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China Launches Military Drills with Live Fire Around Taiwan

Published December 29, 2025, 14:28

China has launched military drills with live fire around Taiwan, simulating a blockade of the island's ports, in response to arms sales from the United States to Taipei. Taiwan condemns the drills as military intimidation. Beijing insists that Taiwan is part of China and does not rule out the use of military force for reunification. The drills are expected to affect more than 100,000 air passengers, causing flight cancellations and delays.