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Li said the navy, army air force and missile corps were all mobilized for the drills, which were an integrated operation. “This is a major warning to those who back Taiwan independence and a signifier of our determination to safeguard our national sovereignty,” Li said in a statement on the service’s public media channel.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a daily briefing that China did not consider relations with Taiwan a diplomatic issue, in keeping with its refusal to recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state.

“I can tell you that Taiwan independence is as incompatible with peace in the Taiwan Strait as fire with water. Provocation by the Taiwan independence forces will surely be met with countermeasures,” Mao said.

China deployed its Liaoning aircraft carrier for the drills, and CCTV showed a J-15 fighter jet taking off from the deck of the carrier.

China’s People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command spokesperson Senior Captain Li Xi said Monday evening that the drill was successfully completed.

Li said the navy, army air force and missile corps were all mobilized for the drills, which were an integrated operation. “This is a major warning to those who back Taiwan independence and a signifier of our determination to safeguard our national sovereignty,” Li said in a statement on the service’s public media channel.

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said it deployed warships to designated spots in the ocean to carry out surveillance and stand at ready. It also deployed mobile missile and radar groups on land to track the vessels at sea. It said as of Monday morning, they had tracked 25 Chinese warplanes and seven warships and four Chinese government ships, though it did not specify what types of ships they were.

On the streets of Taipei, residents were undeterred. “I don’t worry, I don’t panic either, it doesn’t have any impact to me,” Chang Chia-rui said.

Another Taipei resident, Jeff Huang, said: “Taiwan is very stable now, and I am used to China’s military exercises. I have been threatened by this kind of threats since I was a child, and I am used to it.”

The U.S., Taiwan’s biggest unofficial ally, called China’s response to Lai’s speech unwarranted. “We call on (Beijing’s government) to act with restraint and to avoid any further actions that may undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and in the broader region,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement.

Taiwan remained defiant. “Our military will definitely deal with the threat from China appropriately,” Joseph Wu, secretary-general of Taiwan’s security council, said at a forum in Taipei, Taiwan’s capital. “Threatening other countries with force violates the basic spirit of the United Nations Charter to resolve disputes through peaceful means.”
Taiwan’s Presidential Office also called on China to “cease military provocations that undermine regional peace and stability and stop threatening Taiwan’s democracy and freedom.”

A map aired on China’s state broadcaster CCTV showed six large blocks encircling Taiwan indicating where the military drills were being held, along with circles drawn around Taiwan’s outlying islands.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China employed a record 125 aircraft, as well as its Liaoning aircraft carrier and ships, in large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands Monday, simulating the sealing off of key ports in a move that underscores the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait, officials said.

China made clear it was to punish Taiwan’s president for rejecting Beijing’s claim of sovereignty over the self-governed island.

The drills came four days after Taiwan celebrated the founding of its government on its National Day, when Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in a speech that China has no right to represent Taiwan and declared his commitment to “resist annexation or encroachment.”

“This is a resolute punishment for Lai Ching-te’s continuous fabrication of ’Taiwan independence’ nonsense,” China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said in a statement

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China employed a record 125 aircraft, as well as its Liaoning aircraft carrier and ships, in large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands Monday, simulating the sealing off of key ports in a move that underscores the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait, officials said.

China made clear it was to punish Taiwan’s president for rejecting Beijing’s claim of sovereignty over the self-governed island.

The drills came four days after Taiwan celebrated the founding of its government on its National Day, when Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in a speech that China has no right to represent Taiwan and declared his commitment to “resist annexation or encroachment.”

“This is a resolute punishment for Lai Ching-te’s continuous fabrication of ’Taiwan independence’ nonsense,” China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said in a statement.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China employed a record 125 aircraft, as well as its Liaoning aircraft carrier and ships, in large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands Monday, simulating the sealing off of key ports in a move that underscores the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait, officials said.

China made clear it was to punish Taiwan’s president for rejecting Beijing’s claim of sovereignty over the self-governed island.

The drills came four days after Taiwan celebrated the founding of its government on its National Day, when Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in a speech that China has no right to represent Taiwan and declared his commitment to “resist annexation or encroachment.”

“This is a resolute punishment for Lai Ching-te’s continuous fabrication of ’Taiwan independence’ nonsense,” China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said in a statement.

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Harvey Mason Sr., son of Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr., performed at the Grammys.

A string quartet made up of musicians of Palestinian, Israeli and Arab descent accompanied the annual Grammy remarks of Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr.

“As individuals they sound really good, but together they achieve something beautiful they could never do apart,” Mason said.

He used his yearly speech to praise music’s role in bringing peace and the global reach of this year’s Grammys.

With music, Killer Mike says there’s no age limit – especially in hip-hop, which celebrated 50 years of existence last year.

SZA brought a dumpster fire to the Grammys after a year that was anything but.

Michelle Obama beat Meryl Streep for a Grammy tonight, but the actor is still in the house for the telecast.

Dua Lipa went from construction-site chic to disco cool as she opened the Grammys telecast with a medley of her hits including “Training Season,” “Houdini.”

Miley Cyrus wins best pop solo performance for “Flowers,” her first Grammy.

Karol G won her the Grammy for best música urbana album.

Taylor Swift loves an Easter egg. The “Midnights” nominee donned a choker made to look like a watch. And yes, the time was set to midnight (if you turn your head sideways, you’ll see the clock pointing to 12).

While a nod to her Grammy-nominated album, the watch also seems apt given the superstar’s seemingly packed schedule over the next week.

Curious about the inner workings of the “Barbie” soundtrack after that Billie Eilish peformance?

Mark Ronson broke it down for The Associated Press ahead of the film’s release last year.

(Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” is on the soundtrack, but Ronson doesn’t get a Grammy for that song’s wins as he didn’t write it.)

Grammy nominee Olivia Rodrigo drove a stake through “vampire” from her “GUTS” album onstage.

Standing alone against a dark backdrop tinged with red, Rodrigo belted the song with blood — or the approximation of it — smeared on her face.

“I love singing about rage,” Rodrigo told The Associated Press ahead of the show. “I think I’m a very happy kind of, you know, generally excited person. And I think that in my music and my songwriting, I can kind of express parts of myself that are not so easy to talk about in everyday life, and so rage definitely applies to that.”

“I love just having a song where I can kind of scream and get all of my emotions out. I think it’s so therapeutic,” she continued.

▶ Read more from the interview here and the AP’s review of “GUTS” here.

LAPD spokesperson Officer Mike Lopez said Killer Mike’s detention stemmed from an altercation inside the arena around 4 p.m.

The detention happened after the rapper and activist won three Grammy awards, including his first in more than two decades.

In a video posted by the trade website The Hollywood Reporter, Mike was escorted in handcuffs by Los Angeles police at Crypto.com Arena after some joyous moments for him at the Grammys’ Premiere Ceremony on Sunday, where he won his awards in quick succession.

Further details were not immediately released. A representative for Mike did not respond to emails or text messages requesting a comment.

Travis Scott brought the flames to his Grammy performance. The rap artist performed songs from his latest album “Utopia” including “My eyes” and “FE!N” where in typical Scott fashion he threw down a chair on a stage of constructed rocks and flames. Scott lost the Grammy for best rap album to Killer Mike.

Killer Mike was detained by police and was seen on video being taken away in handcuffs after winning three awards.

In a pre-performance interview, Scott said his fans give him the energy to perform.

“I go off the energy the fans give me and every night they are ready to go,” he said.

Utopia is Scott’s fourth album after a five-year hiatus.

Taylor Swift made her way across the arena floor to hug and talk to best new artist nominee Jelly Roll during a commercial break.

They spent a long moment in conversation before guests were told to return to their seats. Swift gathered her long white train into her arms as she waded through the crowd.

Victoria Monét walked the Grammys red carpet Sunday in a bronze Versace goddess body-hugger, her adorable 2-year-old and fellow nominee, Hazel, in a matching color as music’s big night unfolded on the wildest and wackiest red carpet of awards season. Dua Lipa went for low-cut silver while Taylor Swift walked in classic white.

▶ Read more on the night’s most memorable looks.

Billy Joel did something fans have wished he’d do for years: He showed up with new music.

The Long Island-bred piano balladeer sang “Turn the Lights Back On,” the first fresh song from the icon since 2007.

“Time can make you blind,” he sang on the piano-led anthem, wearing sunglasses, a leather jacket and backed by violins, guitars, a sax and a cello. “Pride pride sticks out its tongue/Laughs at the portrait that we’ve become.”

It was the first time he’d performed the song live. Joel teased it Jan. 22 in a surprise statement. He wrote the song with Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector and the track’s producer, Freddy Wexler.

He earned a standing ovation. “That was worth the wait,” host Trevor Noah said.

Joel has five competitive Grammys, is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and was a Kennedy Center honoree. In 2014, he began a monthly residency at the 19,500-seat Madison Square Garden that has soared past 150 gigs.

Noah earlier joked about how many times the two men had sold out the Garden and Joel politely asked how many Noah had done it. Noah demurred, saying it wasn’t about the “numbers.”

“Obviously, it’s subjective because, you know, it’s music and it’s opinion based. But you know, some things, you know, I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year,” Jay-Z said, as the camera cut to his wife, Beyoncé. He was accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.

“So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys; never won album of the year. It doesn’t work,” he said as their daughter Blue Ivy stood beside him.

“Some of you are going to go home tonight and feel like you’ve been robbed. Some of you may get robbed. Some of you don’t belong in the category. All right. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, that was it, no. When I get nervous, I tell the truth,” he said with a laugh.

Meryl Streep’s son-in-law is also known as Mark Ronson.

The relatives by marriage — Ronson is married to Streep’s daughter Grace Gummer — presented record of the year.

Or was it album of the year?

No, Ronson tried to explain, it’s record of the year. Reflecting the confusion that rolls around often this time of year, Streep tried to parse the difference between records, singles and albums.

She then ribbed Ronson for losing song of the year — a songwriter’s category — before giving him a kiss on the cheek.

Miley Cyrus took home her second Grammy of the night — and all time — with record of the year for “Flowers.”

Earlier in the night, she won the first award of the telecast for best pop solo performance, also for “Flowers.”

After Meryl Streep and Mark Ronson proclaimed her winner of record of the year, she danced with fellow nominee Billie Eilish as she made her way to the stage.

Cyrus made several swerves during her speech, saying: “My life was beautiful yesterday. So please don’t think this is important. Even though it’s very important.”

Then after giving several thank-yous, Cyrus — clad in at least her fourth outfit of the night — said, “I don’t think I’ve forgotten anyone, but I might have forgotten underwear.”

Billy Joel did something fans have wished he’d do for years: He showed up with new music.

The Long Island-bred piano balladeer sang “Turn the Lights Back On,” the first fresh song from the icon since 2007.

“Time can make you blind,” he sang on the piano-led anthem, wearing sunglasses, a leather jacket and backed by violins, guitars, a sax and a cello. “Pride pride sticks out its tongue/Laughs at the portrait that we’ve become.”

It was the first time he’d performed the song live. Joel teased it Jan. 22 in a surprise statement. He wrote the song with Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector and the track’s producer, Freddy Wexler.

He earned a standing ovation. “That was worth the wait,” host Trevor Noah said.

Joel has five competitive Grammys, is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and was a Kennedy Center honoree. In 2014, he began a monthly residency at the 19,500-seat Madison Square Garden that has soared past 150 gigs.

Noah earlier joked about how many times the two men had sold out the Garden and Joel politely asked how many Noah had done it. Noah demurred, saying it wasn’t about the “numbers.”

Celine Dion received a standing ovation when she surprised the Grammys to present album of the year.“When I say I’m happy to be here, I really mean it from my heart,” Dion said. “Those who have been lucky enough to be here, the Grammy Awards, must not take for granted the tremendous love and joy that music brings to our lives and to people all around the world.”Dion has been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, which caused her to suspend performing in late 2022.

Backstage, Phoebe Bridgers called out former Recording Academy President Neil Portnow when asked about the dominance of women at tonight’s Grammys. Cache

“Anybody who says ‘female’ is an alien,” Bridgers told The Associated Press ahead of the Grammys. “But also, being forced to say (expletive) like that, it’s true, for one, but it was only a couple of years ago now that that (expletive) who is now being accused of sexual violence said women need to step it up if they want to be nominated.”

The Grammys brought no sweeping winners or major losers, but top nominee SZA won just three of nine and was shut out in the major categories.

The hip-hop soul dynamo came into the ceremony with a momentum and mojo that made it appear like she might run the board the way Billie Eilish did in 2020.

But her win list was limited to two awards won before the telecast began – “Ghost In The Machine” with Phoebe Bridgers won Pop Duo/Group Performance and “SOS” won best progressive R&B album – and one on the telecast, when “Snooze” won best R&B song.

She lost to Taylor Swift for album of the year, to Miley Cyrus for record of the year and to Eilish for song of the year.

Her total – along with similar snubs two years ago – arguably had echoes of Beyoncé, who as her husband Jay-Z called out during the show, has won more Grammys than anyone while being consistently shut out of the top categories.

“I would love to tell you this is the best moment of my life, but I feel this happy when I finish a song, or when I crack the code to a bridge that I love, or when I’m shortlisting a music video, or when I’m working with my dancers,” she said as she accepted the album of the year Grammy for “Midnights.”

“For me, the award is the work,” she added. It was her record fourth album of the year win.

She also thanked Jack Antonoff, whom she described as “one of my best friends, and a once-in-a-generation producer. Earlier in the night, Antonoff matched the record for producer of the year (non-classical) wins.

▶ Read more about her announcement of a brand-new album: The Tortured Poets Department.

It’s been a stormy weekend in Los Angeles, and while the vibes in the Crypto.com Arena were largely good, the Grammys are over.

Attendees donned rain gear before taking to the streets of downtown LA, some with trophies in hand and some merely with umbrellas.

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It’s been a stormy weekend in Los Angeles, and while the vibes in the Crypto.com Arena were largely good, the Grammys are over.

Attendees donned rain gear before taking to the streets of downtown LA, some with trophies in hand and some merely with umbrellas.

Phoebe Bridgers took home the most trophies from the 2024 Grammy Awards, earning four wins, including three with her band, boygenius.

But when it comes to dominating headlines, Taylor Swift might have the edge. With her big win for ‘Midnights,’ Swift became the first artist to win best album of the year four times. Plus, she announced that yet another new album is on the way.

▶ See the full list of winners.

It’s been a stormy weekend in Los Angeles, and while the vibes in the Crypto.com Arena were largely good, the Grammys are over.

Attendees donned rain gear before taking to the streets of downtown LA, some with trophies in hand and some merely with umbrellas.

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If you were wondering whether any men (besides Luke Combs!) were performing at the Grammys, the telecast featured a virtual performance from U2 over at The Sphere in Las Vegas.

From more than 250 miles away, Bono introduced the nominees for best pop vocal album. The winner? Taylor Swift for “Midnights.”

Forget her “Reputation.” Taylor Swift has a brand-new album coming out.

Accepting the award for best pop vocal album — her 13th Grammy — Taylor said she’d been keeping a secret for two years.

“My brand new album comes out April 19. It’s called the Tortured Poets Department. I’m going to go and post the cover right now backstage,” she announced.

And so she did.

On her Instagram, Swift posted a black-and-white image of her reclining across pillows. The top half of her face and lower half of her legs are cut off in the low-contrast image.

“All’s fair in love and poetry...” her caption read.

Swift had provoked mass speculation earlier in the night when her site seemed to go down. Some theorized she was gearing up to release “Reputation (Taylor’s Version),” but cryptic clues on the “crashed” site indicated that might be a misdirect.

And so it was.

The site’s back up now, focused around the upcoming album, with preordering and merchandise options.

It’s been a stormy weekend in Los Angeles, and while the vibes in the Crypto.com Arena were largely good, the Grammys are over.

Attendees donned rain gear before taking to the streets of downtown LA, some with trophies in hand and some merely with umbrellas.