China's military conducted drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan in response to 'provocation' from the democratically-governed island and the US
"This is a firm response to the escalating collusion and provocations by the US and the Taiwanese authorities," a People's Liberation Army spokesperson said.
Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has ramped up military, diplomatic and economic pressure on the island. China has conducted military exercises near Taiwan in response to "provocations" and "collusion" between the United States and the self-ruled island. The People's Liberation Army "organised joint combat readiness patrol and joint fire strike drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan Island," said Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command.Beijing did not specify the number of aircraft mobilised for the exercises, nor the exact location of these manoeuvers.
The PLA also published photos of a bomber, a warship and an aerial landscape taken from a plane's cockpit showing what it said was a mountain range in Taiwan.READ MORE:
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