US experts analyzed China's Joint Sword-2024A military exercise around Taiwan, noting Beijing's intent to regularize large-scale drills with an increased role for the China Coast Guard (CCG) in blockades, according to Focus Taiwan. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) highlighted that these exercises, linked with law enforcement, reflect China's approach to Taiwan, signaling displeasure and aiming to punish Taiwan and the US. The experts anticipate this trend will continue, particularly in response to statements by Taiwan's newly-sworn President Lai Ching-te.
