China launches ‘blockade’ drills around Taiwan

The exercises will practice assaults against targets on the island, as well as blocking key ports and areas, according to the PLA

Beijing has launched joint army, navy, air force, and rocket force exercises around the island of Taiwan, a military spokesperson announced on Monday.

The combined drills will test the Chinese forces’ joint capabilities and serve as a warning to Taiwanese separatist forces on the island, Senior Captain Li Xi...