China conducted unannounced military drills across the western Pacific and around Taiwan
China carried out unannounced military exercises across the western Pacific and around Taiwan in early November, deploying more than 100 military and coast guard vessels at one point, a senior Taiwanese security official told Reuters. Taipei officials called them “silent intimidation,” aimed at pressuring Taiwan and other governments.
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The official said the drills simulated strikes on military targets and cities, including Taiwan, and exceeded “Justice Mission 2025,” China’s last formally named Taiwan-targeting drills. He said forces from China’s eastern, northern and southern theater commands took part, suggesting preparations for a possible blockade and wider western Pacific operations.
Taiwan National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu said about 70 ships remained by Friday, with Chinese forces still patrolling east of the Philippines and the Liaoning carrier group in the area. Beijing says the carrier’s movements were routine and not aimed at any country.
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