China drills rehearsing 'encirclement' of Taiwan: state media
"The task force will simultaneously organise patrols and advances around Taiwan island, shaping an all-round encirclement and deterrence posture," state broadcaster CCTV said.
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- Published Date: 09:20 | 08 April 2023
- Modified Date: 10:50 | 08 April 2023
China's military drills on Saturday are rehearsing an "encirclement" of Taiwan, state media reported.
"The task force will simultaneously organise patrols and advances around Taiwan island, shaping an all-round encirclement and deterrence posture," state broadcaster CCTV said.
The report, published online, went on to detail the type of weaponry China was using during the drills.
CCTV said "long-range rocket artillery, naval destroyers, missile boats, air force fighters, bombers, jammers and refuellers" had all been deployed in the war games.
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