China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces' | BBC News

Описание: China is holding military drills around Taiwan simulating the seizure and blockade of the island's key areas, as a warning against "separatist forces".

The army, navy, air force and rocket force have been dispatched for the drills which include live-fire exercises, the Chinese military said.

Codenamed "Justice Mission 2025", the drills are taking place days after the US announced the sale of one of its largest weapons packages to Taiwan worth $11bn (£8.2bn).

That move drew sharp protest from Beijing which in turn sanctioned US defence firms.

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