China conducts military exercises near Taiwan

This photo shows Taiwan Navy Kuang Hua VI-class missile boats maneuvering at the Keelung military harbor in Keelung City Taiwan after the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army PLA announced military drills around Taiwan Oct 14 2024 EPA-Yonhap — Taiwan Navy Kuang Hua VI-class missile boats maneuvers at the Keelung military harbor in Keelung City, Taiwan, Oct. 14, 2024, after the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) announced military drills around Taiwan. EPA-Yonhap

SEOUL, October 15 (AJP) - China launched extensive military drills around Taiwan, prompting concern from Japan and other regional neighbors. The exercises, involving naval, air and ground forces, came in response to recent remarks by Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserting the island's independence.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addressed the situation on Monday, saying that Japan will "carefully monitor the developments and prepare to respond to any contingency."

The drills, which China described as a "stern warning" against Taiwan independence, included deployments of the aircraft carrier Liaoning and coast guard vessels.

Taiwan's defense ministry reported a record number of Chinese aircraft incursions, with 125 planes detected by Monday late afternoon. The United States expressed serious concern over the drills, while China maintained that the Taiwan issue is an internal matter.

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China conducts military exercises near Taiwan

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