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China launched its most extensive war games around Taiwan on Monday to showcase Beijing's ability to cut off the island from outside support in a conflict, testing Taipei's resolve to defend itself and its arsenal of U.S.-made weapons.

The Eastern Theatre Command said it had deployed troops, warships, fighter jets and artillery for its "Justice Mission 2025" exercises to encircle the democratically governed island, conduct live fire and simulated strikes on land and sea targets, and drills to blockade Taiwan's main ports.

The live-firing exercises will continue on Tuesday across a record seven zones designated by China's Maritime Safety Administration, making the drills the largest to date by total coverage and in areas closer to Taiwan than previous exercises. The military had initially said artillery firing would be confined to five zones.

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[–] Socialism_Everyday@reddthat.com -5 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

From the article itself:

The exercises began 11 days after the U.S. announced $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan

How is China the aggressor here? Imagine if Cuba suddenly imported $11bn in weapons from Russia, do you think that would warrant no reaction from the US administration?

[–] davidagain@lemmy.world 7 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (1 children)

"I had to kill him, officer, he was attending self defence classes with the intent to hit me."

/s

[–] Socialism_Everyday@reddthat.com -5 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Who has China killed exactly by doing military training exercises?

[–] bobzer@lemmy.zip 1 points 30 minutes ago* (last edited 29 minutes ago) (1 children)

Do you believe Taiwan is going to invade the PRC?

[–] Socialism_Everyday@reddthat.com -2 points 23 minutes ago

No, but in the likely case of a USA-started miltary conflict or economic blockade of China in the region, Taiwan is essentially an unsinkable USA aircraft carrier full of military bases, and is likely to collaborate with USA aggression. After all, Taiwan routinely carries out similar military drills with the USA.