China says 'successfully completed' Taiwan drills

China said on Wednesday it had "successfully completed" military drills around Taiwan that included live-fire exercises aimed at simulating a blockade of key ports and assaults on maritime targets. "The PLA Eastern Theater Command has successfully...

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Beijing: China said on Wednesday it had "successfully completed" military drills around Taiwan that included live-fire exercises aimed at simulating a blockade of key ports and assaults on maritime targets.

"The PLA Eastern Theater Command has successfully completed 'Justice Mission 2025' drills," spokesperson Senior Captain Li Xi said in a statement, referring to the People's Liberation Army.

Troops would keep training to "resolutely thwart the attempts of 'Taiwan Independence' separatists and external intervention", he said.


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