China launches military drills around Taiwan

August 04, 2022 11:09

US Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan yesterday

China on Wednesday commenced military drills around Taiwan's main island, according to Chinese state media, hours after US House Speaker departed from Taipei following a visit that has rankled Beijing.

Live-fire drills began in six identified zones around the island at noon local time, Al Jazeera reported citing China state media. According to Xinhua News Agency, the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Wednesday organized joint combat training exercises in the northern, southwestern and southeastern waters and airspace off Taiwan Island.

Under the Eastern Theater Command, the exercises involved troops from the Navy, Air Force, Rocket Force, Strategic Support Force and Logistic Support Force.

"The exercises focused on key training sessions including joint blockade, sea target assault, strike on ground targets, and airspace control operation, and the joint combat capabilities of the troops got tested in the military operations," Xinhua added.

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