Beijing simulates strikes on Taiwan
China's People's Liberation Army has simulated strikes on Taiwan during a three-day military drill, the country's media reported Read Full Article at RT.com
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China's People's Liberation Army has simulated strikes on Taiwan during a three-day military drill, the country's media reported Read Full Article at RT.com
PLA announces exercises amid Chinese anger over meeting between Taiwan’s President and US House Speaker.
'United Sharp Sword would involve police patrol drills in the Taiwan Strait, to the north and south of Taiwan, and in the sea and airspace to the east of Taiwan,' Eastern Theatre spokesperson Senior Colonel Shi Yi said in a PLA statement.
Task forces 'will simultaneously organise patrols and advances around Taiwan island, shaping an all-round encirclement and deterrence posture,' according to state media.
The three-day operation dubbed ‘United Sharp Sword’, which state media said includes rehearsing an encirclement of Taiwan -- will run until Monday, the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command said. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen immediately denounced the drills