China activates W121 route, pressuring Taiwan

China unilaterally activated the W121 flight route, prompting condemnation from Taiwan and concerns about regional stability. This action is seen as a move to pressure Taiwan. Taiwan's government criticized China's decision, viewing it as a disregard for aviation safety and a deliberate attempt to alter the status quo. The move is also perceived as a strategic maneuver to encroach on Taiwan's airspace. The timing of the announcement, coinciding with Taiwan's military exercises and the first year of a new US administration, raises questions about China's intentions and its willingness to test regional responses.