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China simulates blockade around Taiwan

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China’s People’s Liberation Army conducted large-scale live‑fire exercises around Taiwan, including a simulated maritime blockade, Taiwan’s defense ministry said, deploying about 130 aircraft and 22 ships.

The Washington Post
Taiwan condemns China as ‘biggest destroyer of peace’ as drills continue

Beijing’s military launched a massive simulated blockade of Taiwan, sending a warning to the independent island after the U. S. approved an $11 billion arms sale.

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Le Monde
China continues its military exercises around Taiwan, including a simulation of a blockade of the island

Taiwan's defense ministry said on Tuesday morning it detected 130 Chinese military aircraft and 22 ships around the island in 24 hours. Beijing intends to issue "a severe warning" to Taipei, which had carried out "a rapid-response exercise" the day before.

China continues its military exercises around Taiwan, including a simulation of a blockade of the island
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New York Times
With Artillery and Warships, China Practices Blockading Taiwan

China flew bombers and fired long-range artillery during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the island-democracy by force.

With Artillery and Warships, China Practices Blockading Taiwan
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Financial Times
China steps up Taiwan military drills with live-fire exercises

Donald Trump dismisses concerns about PLA activity simulating maritime blockade

China steps up Taiwan military drills with live-fire exercises
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Corriere della Sera
China fires missiles during exercises around Taiwan, 130 aircraft near the island

On Tuesday Beijing began a second day of military drills simulating a blockade of Taiwan's ports.

China fires missiles during exercises around Taiwan, 130 aircraft near the island
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Die Zeit
Taiwan: China continues military maneuvers around Taiwan

The Chinese military has begun new live-fire exercises near Taiwan. In one day, the island nation recorded 130 flights by Chinese fighter jets.

Taiwan: China continues military maneuvers around Taiwan
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VRT NWS
China continues military exercises around Taiwan; Taiwan says it will not escalate tensions

China's military exercises around Taiwan continue. China fired missiles in the Taiwan Strait between the mainland and Taiwan. According to Taiwan, in the past hours China deployed 22 military ships and 130 combat aircraft. China aims to issue a stern warning to the island. Taiwan's president says he will act to avoid raising tensions.

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Die Presse
China continues military drills around Taiwan

China continues its military drills around Taiwan as part of 'Mission Justice 2025,' despite massive international criticism.

China continues military drills around Taiwan
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Der Standard
China continues large military drill around Taiwan

Exercises included attacks on sea targets as well as air and anti-submarine warfare. The Chinese military carried out the drills, in part, with live ammunition.

China continues large military drill around Taiwan
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El Mundo
China besieges Taiwan with live-fire drills after the US arms purchase agreement

The island will be under maritime and airspace restrictions for 10 hours Read

China besieges Taiwan with live-fire drills after the US arms purchase agreement
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La Repubblica
China launches an assault on Taiwan: drills to challenge the United States

The 'Mission of Justice' kicked off after eleven billion in supplies to the island and talks between Trump and Putin

China launches an assault on Taiwan: drills to challenge the United States
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Aftenposten
Trump: Not Worried About Chinese Exercises Around Taiwan

The US president Donald Trump said on Monday that he is not worried about China's military exercises around Taiwan.

Trump: Not Worried About Chinese Exercises Around Taiwan
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Saber-rattling: China's second day of maneuvers around Taiwan

China aims to intimidate Taiwan and demonstrate strength to the world. In international waters, its current maneuvers are entering a second day. On the island, you can't feel it.

Saber-rattling: China's second day of maneuvers around Taiwan
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The Independent
Why China continues to hold military drills around Taiwan amid high tension

Currently, only 11 of the 193 United Nations member states maintain full diplomatic relations with Taiwan

Why China continues to hold military drills around Taiwan amid high tension
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The Guardian
Trump not worried by China’s simulated attack on Taiwan, he says, as live-fire drills enter second day

US president says Chinese leader didn’t notify him of the large-scale military drills, which continued with live missile launches into the Taiwan Strait Taiwan-China tensions - explained in 30 seconds Donald Trump has said he is not worried by China’s live-fire military drills surrounding Taiwan and that he has a great relationship with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who “hasn’t told me anything about it”. The US president made the comments one day into the surprise attack simulation launched by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday, and which continued into Tuesday with live missile launches into the Taiwan Strait. Continue reading. . .

Trump not worried by China’s simulated attack on Taiwan, he says, as live-fire drills enter second day
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Handelsblatt
Conflict in East Asia: China continues military maneuvers around Taiwan

The exercises of the People's Liberation Army enter their second day. Meanwhile Taipei reports 130 Chinese aircraft movements in a single day.

Conflict in East Asia: China continues military maneuvers around Taiwan
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Neue Zürcher Zeitung
Commentary: Trump weakens Taiwan's position with the sea blockade of Venezuela

With this legally questionable move, the United States plays into China's hands. Beijing is once again pressing for the blockade of Taiwan.

Commentary: Trump weakens Taiwan's position with the sea blockade of Venezuela
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Der Spiegel
China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan in the so-called Mission of Justice 2025

Chinese armed forces have begun a large-scale military exercise around Taiwan. The so-called "Mission of Justice 2025" is intended as a warning—and a message to the United States.

China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan in the so-called Mission of Justice 2025
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Der Standard
China tests a blockade of Taiwan – or could it be a real invasion?

"Mission Justice" is the largest military exercise in Taiwan. It is set to run until Tuesday evening. About 100,000 air travelers are affected.

China tests a blockade of Taiwan – or could it be a real invasion?
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Der Standard
China exercises a blockade of Taiwan – or perhaps an invasion?

"Mission Justice" is the largest military exercise in the area around Taiwan. It is scheduled to run until Tuesday evening. 100,000 air passengers are affected

China exercises a blockade of Taiwan – or perhaps an invasion?
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