China holds large naval and air force exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands

China is holding large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands

Monday 14 October 2024 02:18 BST

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China was holding large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands Monday.

China’s Defense Ministry said the drills were a response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s refusal to concede to Beijing’s demands that Taiwan acknowledge itself as a part of the People’s Republic of China under the rule of the Communist Party.

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry called the drills a provocation and said its forces were prepared to respond.

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China holds large naval and air force exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands

China is holding large-scale military exercises surrounding Taiwan and its outlying islands

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