PLA stages joint drills around Taiwan in stern warning to secessions - global times

GlobalTimes - 01/04

A Type 054A frigate sails at sea during the joint exercises around Taiwan island on April 1, 2025. Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, says that on April 1, the PLA Eastern Theater Command starts to conduct joint exercises, organizing its army, navy, air and rocket forces to close in on the Taiwan island from multiple directions. Photo: A screenshot of the PLA Eastern Theater Command video footage

Insert: China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel formations conduct law-enforcement patrols in waters surrounding Taiwan island, and carry out drills such as inspection and capture, interference and detention operations against unwarranted vessels on Tuesday. Photo: A screenshot from WeChat account of the CCG

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday started to conduct joint exercises around Taiwan island, said a spokesperson. Military experts noted that the drills are clearly targeted, and aimed directly at the Lai Ching-te authorities and "Taiwan independence" separate forces. They also noted that the operation is a legitimate and necessary measure to firmly safeguard Chin...
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