China ends drills around Taiwan

By Agence France-Presse

May 26, 2024 12:52 am

BEIJING — China has ended two days of military exercises around Taiwan that saw jets loaded with live munitions and warships practice seizing and isolating the self-ruled island.

The drills simulated strikes targeting Taiwan's leaders, as well as its ports and airports, to 'cut off the island's 'blood vessels,'' Chinese military analysts told state media.

MOVE THAT WAY A Chinese soldier uses red and green flags to help a rocket launcher back up on a road at a base in Fujian province, southeastern China, during the two-day Joint Sword-2024A military exercises on May 23, 2024. PHOTO FROM THE PEOPLE’S LIBERATION ARMY’S EASTER THEATER COMMAND VIA AFP

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