China has sharply criticised Taiwan’s participation in the US-led Northern Strike military drill in Michigan, which for the first time simulated a conflict in the Indo-Pacific. Over 500 Taiwanese troops joined 7,500 participants from the US and nine partner nations, practicing island resupply, dispersed air operations and sea logistics. Beijing warned that closer military ties “won’t ensure Taiwan’s security” and vowed reunification. Meanwhile, Taiwan showcased US-supplied HIMARS during its own