Beijing, Dec 29, 2025 (AFP) - China says starts live-fire drills around Taiwan

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2025-12-29

China said Monday it has started live-fire military exercises around Taiwan, hours after announcing "major" drills in waters and airspace near the self-governed democratic island. Beijing's military "is employing destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles" in the drills Monday that include "live-fire training on maritime targets to the north and southwest of Taiwan", a statement by the People's Liberation Army Eastern Th......

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