China launches drills around Taiwan

The war games simulate a blockade of major ports following US approval of its largest-ever package of advanced weapons to Taipei

China launched large-scale live-fire military drills around Taiwan on Monday, deploying warships, fighter jets, and artillery in a multi-day operation soon after Washington approved its largest-ever arms sale to the island.

The ‘Joint Sword – 2025A’ war games conducted by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) simulate a blockade of key ports...