For 'stark warning': China launches new military drills near Taiwan

For “stark warning”: China has launched new military exercises near Taiwan Asya Kovaleva

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The People's Liberation Army of China has begun a new round of military exercises near Taiwan. Beijing says the moves are a warning against “separatist aspirations” of Taiwanese authorities.

Reuters reports. The completion date of these military exercises is still unknown.

China has launched new military exercises

According to the Chinese military command, the exercises, called “Joint Sword-2024B”, are taking place in the Taiwan Strait, as well as in areas north, south and east of the island.

The exercises also serve as a stern warning against separatist actions by Taiwan independence forces. This is a legitimate and necessary operation to protect state sovereignty and national unity, the PRC command said in a statement.

Recall that Russian and Chinese naval forces conducted anti-submarine defense exercises. They took place in the northwest Pacific Ocean during joint patrols in the Asia-Pacific region.