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China announces military drills near Taiwan as US delegation arrives

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  • Source: Agencies
  • 26 Aug 2022 20:44
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The Chinese PLA's Eastern Theater Command says it recently organized patrols and practical combat exercises in Taiwan's waters and airspace.

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  • China announces military drills near Taiwan as US delegation arrives
    A Chinese PLA's Eastern Theater Command drills (Xinhua)

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) announced on Friday the launch of new military exercises in Taiwanese waters and airspace over reports of a new US delegation's visit to the island.

"The Chinese PLA's Eastern Theater Command recently organized patrols and practical combat exercises using various weapons and services in Taiwan's waters and airspace," the PLA confirmed, adding that "it is a standard military action in response to the changing situation in the Taiwan Strait."

The PLA added that the combat training of personnel will continue in order to defend China's sovereignty and security, as well as stability in the Taiwan Strait.

The exact timeframe and location of the exercises have not been announced yet. 
 
On Thursday evening, a US delegation led by Sen. Marsha Blackburn arrived in Taiwan for a three-day visit, media reported.

This is the ninth US delegation to arrive to the island this year, and the fourth in just one month, despite China's strong opposition to any official foreign contacts with Taiwan, which it considers an unalienable part of its sovereign territory.

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