China's army holds drills to warn Taiwan

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 15, 2024 12:13 am

(UPDATE) TAIPEI — China deployed fighter jets and warships to encircle Taiwan on Monday, in drills Beijing said were aimed at sending a 'stern warning' to 'separatist' forces on the self-ruled island.

Beijing has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control, and Monday's drills represent its fourth round of large-scale war games in just over two years.

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