1 week ago US ‘decapitation’ strike on Venezuela sparks PLA copycat fears in Taiwan

The US “decapitation-style” operation against Venezuela’s leadership has heightened concerns in Taiwan that Beijing could one day attempt a similar strike against the island, even though Taipei has played down such a possibility. The anxiety has been amplified by the People’s Liberation Army’s two-day drills around Taiwan last week, parts of which simulated joint operations aimed at paralysing political and military command structures – a scenario analysts say echoes elements of leadership...

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2 w. ago Trump not worried by China’s simulated attack on Taiwan, he says, as live

Trump not worried by China’s simulated attack on Taiwan, he says, as live-fire drills enter second day  The Guardian

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2 w. ago China Launches Snap “Warning” Drills Around Taiwan Simulating A Total Blockade

China Launches Snap “Warning” Drills Around Taiwan Simulating A Total Blockade  The War Zone

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2 w. ago Chinese military drills near Taiwan simulate island takeover

Chinese military drills near Taiwan simulate island takeover  wng.org

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2 w. ago China Holds Military Drills Near Taiwan After U.S. Arms Deal

China Holds Military Drills Near Taiwan After U.S. Arms Deal  Time Magazine

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2 w. ago China Holds Military Drills Around Taiwan as a Warning Against ‘External Interference’ After U.S. Arms Deal

China Holds Military Drills Around Taiwan as a Warning Against ‘External Interference’ After U.S. Arms Deal  Time Magazine

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2 w. ago China holds military drills near Taiwan, simulates port blockade

China holds military drills near Taiwan, simulates port blockade  The New Arab

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2 w. ago Why China is holding military drills around Taiwan — and the history behind it

Why China is holding military drills around Taiwan — and the history behind it  Plainview Herald

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2 w. ago "Stern warning": China's military holds live drills around Taiwan

"Stern warning": China's military holds live drills around Taiwan  Axios

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2 w. ago PLA holds drills around Taiwan in warning to ‘independence forces’

The People’s Liberation Army kicked off drills around Taiwan on Monday that it called “legitimate and necessary” to safeguard national unity. Senior Colonel Shi Yi, a spokesman for the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command, said the exercise was a warning to “independence forces” and external interference. He said the drills – dubbed Justice Mission 2025 – were taking place in waters and airspace in the Taiwan Strait and areas to the north, southwest, southeast and east of Taiwan’s main island. Shi said...

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2 w. ago PLA holds drills around Taiwan in warning to ‘independence forces’ after US arms deal

The People’s Liberation Army kicked off drills around Taiwan on Monday that it called “legitimate and necessary” to safeguard national unity, soon after Washington approved the largest-ever arms sale to Taiwan. Senior Colonel Shi Yi, a spokesman for the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command, said the exercise was a warning to “independence forces” and against external interference. He said the drills – dubbed Justice Mission 2025 – were taking place in waters and airspace in the Taiwan Strait and areas...

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