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3w ago

China Conducts Large-Scale Military Exercises Near Taiwan

Beijing deploys warships, aircraft, and rocket units in drills simulating blockades, as Taiwan condemns actions and the U.S. monitors developments.

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Die gemeinsame Übung von Armee, Marine, Luftwaffe und Raketeneinheit bestehe darin, sich der Inselrepublik aus verschiedenen Richtungen zu nähern und die " Operationsfähigkeiten der Truppen zu prüfen. Symbolbild: picture alliance / Xinhua News Agency | Liu Fang
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Overview

  • China's military has launched extensive drills around Taiwan, involving 19 warships, including the aircraft carrier 'Shandong,' supported by air, naval, and rocket units.
  • The exercises, described by Beijing as a warning to Taiwan's 'separatist forces,' include simulated blockades of key areas and sea routes around the island.
  • Taiwan's government has denounced the drills as a destabilizing threat to regional peace and has reported heightened military presence near its waters.
  • China released propaganda targeting Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, escalating psychological pressure while asserting sovereignty claims over the island.
  • The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to Taiwan's defense, emphasizing the importance of stability in the Indo-Pacific amid rising tensions.