epa11659848 Motorists drive past Taiwan national flags on a street in Taipei, Taiwan, 15 October 2024. On 14 October, China flew a record 125 warplanes near Taiwan during the 'Joint Sword 2024-B' military drills, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

epa11659846 People bike past Taiwan national flags on a street in Taipei, Taiwan, 15 October 2024. On 14 October, China flew a record 125 warplanes near Taiwan during the 'Joint Sword 2024-B' military drills, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO