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China says live-fire drills around Taiwan 'completed successfully'
China's military drills surrounding Taiwan, codenamed "Justice Mission 2025," have successfully concluded after two days of simulated blockade and assaults on key ports and maritime targets.
The exercises, which involved live-fire drills, missiles, and the deployment of dozens of fighter jets, navy ships, and coastguard vessels, were described by Taipei as "highly provocative and reckless."
Beijing maintains its claim over Taiwan, viewing it as a breakaway province, and has threatened to use force to annex the island.
The PLA Eastern Theater Command confirmed the drills achieved their desired effects and stated that troops will continue training to "resolutely thwart the attempts of 'Taiwan Independence' separatists and external intervention."
Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated that the "reunification of our motherland, a trend of the times, is unstoppable."
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