China military drills

China Launches Military Drills In Taiwan Strait

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Beijing: The Chinese military announced new exercises Wednesday in sensitive waters near Taiwan, a day after Beijing launched drills to surround the self-ruled island it claims as its own. The exercises in the crucial Taiwan Strait waterway aim to “test the troops’ capabilities” in areas such as “blockade and control, and precision strikes on key … Read more

Conducted “Law Enforcement Patrols” Around Taiwan: China Coast Guard

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Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in waters off Taiwan. Beijing, China: China’s coast guard said it had conducted “law enforcement patrols” around Taiwan on Tuesday, the same day Beijing announced military drills around the island.  “Coast guard vessel formations conducted law enforcement patrols in waters surrounding Taiwan Island, and carried out drills such as inspection … Read more