China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Fujian province, which faces Taiwan. This visit happened right after China's military held large-scale exercises. The drills involved the navy, air force, missile force, and land troops. They simulated a blockade of Taiwan, an island that China claims as its own territory. China's goal is to take control of Taiwan by ...
On Monday, China pushed the limits by flying its largest number of warplanes around Taiwan during military drills. This move was a response to Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, who spoke about protecting the island's sovereignty. The drills involved fighter jets, drones, warships, and coast guard vessels. China's goal was to simulate a blockade around the self-go...
China staged military drills near Taiwan as a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's recent speech. The drills, named "Joint Sword-2024B," involved different branches of the Chinese military. They were conducted around the north, south, and east of the island. The goal was to test their joint operations capability and send a warning to those advocating for Ta...