The Taiwanese government and the Democratic Progressive Party expressed outrage, pointing out that these are unilateral actions aimed at interfering in Taiwan's political process

Just a month before Taiwan's crucial elections, China has stepped up its pressure on the island, using a combination of trade barriers and military action.

This is written by Reuters.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced that it has imposed trade barriers on Taiwan, which it says violate World Trade Organization rules and a 2010 agreement with Taiwan. This has led to accusations that China is using trade as a tool of pressure ahead of the election.

The Taiwanese government and the Democratic Progressive Party have expressed outrage, saying that these are unilateral actions aimed at interfering in Taiwan's political process. China's claims that Taiwan is violating agreements and rules have caused great tension between the two sides.

Parallel to this, Chinese military aircraft, including J-16 fighters and H-6 bombers, were spotted in the Taiwan Strait. This caused outrage in Taiwan, which called it routine harassment and actions aimed at creating psychological pressure.

China's moves have caused concern in the international arena, as it not only threatens stability in the region, but could also have geopolitical implications. China's decision prompted a response from Taiwan, which called on the international community to closely monitor the situation and show support.

When covering these events, it is important to take into account that such pressure from China could have a significant impact on the internal political situation in Taiwan and the electoral process.