The warning comes after China staged large-scale drills around the island Beijing will not reject the possibility of using force over Taiwan if it “dares to take risks” and declare independence. However, this would be directed at outside interference and a small minority of “separatists,” China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said on Wednesday. The remark came shortly after China wrapped up large-scale military exercises around the island, and following a speech by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te last