Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- China launched extensive joint military drills around Taiwan involving land, naval, air and missile forces, issuing a sharp warning to separatists and foreign powers.
China has launched large-scale joint military exercises involving ground, naval, air, and missile forces around Taiwan, describing the drills as a stern warning to pro-independence forces and foreign interference.
The People's Liberation Army said units moved into position early Monday, with live-fire drills set to begin Tuesday under an operation dubbed "Joint Mission 2025." Five zones surrounding Taiwan will be placed under temporary air and maritime restrictions lasting up to ten hours.
China's eastern theatre command said the exercises are aimed ...