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Chinese military launches large-scale ‘punishment’ exercises around Taiwan

China launched two days of joint military exercises including simulated strikes around Taiwan’s democracy on Thursday, in what Beijing called “harsh punishment for separatist acts.”

The military exercises, which were carried out in five areas around Taiwan and four locations near Taiwan-controlled islands close to the Chinese mainland, drew a harsh response from Taipei and took place just days after the inauguration. new president of the autonomous island.

Li Xi, a spokesperson for the Chinese command, said the military services, including the army, navy, air force and rocket force, were participating in the joint exercises, dubbed Joint Sword-2024A, which started Thursday at 7:45 a.m.

News Source : www.japantimes.co.jp
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