China announces war games around Taiwan
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China conducts second day of military drills around Taiwan
China kicked off a second day of live-fire drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports.The two-day war games, code-named "Justice Mission 2025",
China’s decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots both in the past several weeks and the past several decades
China launched its most extensive war games around Taiwan on Monday to showcase Beijing's ability to cut off the island from outside support in a conflict, as U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed the threat behind the drills.
China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation."
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Taiwan detects 3 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels near island on Sunday
Taiwan's military detected 3 Chinese aircraft and 7 naval vessels on Sunday, with all planes crossing the median line. This follows a larger incursion on Saturday. Separately, Taiwan accused Beijing of political manipulation over a sea cable incident.