Taiwan has condemned China for launching large-scale military exercises in the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese army, navy and air force drills come just days after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te gave a major speech where he said Taiwan is not “subordinate” to China. Chinese officials said the military drills serve as a “stern warning to the separatist acts of 'Taiwan Independence' forces.” The Chinese war games are occurring as Russia’s defense minister is making an official visit to Beijing.