China’s military has simulated conflict scenarios near Mexico, Cuba, and Taiwan, according to footage aired by China Central Television. The report offered a rare glimpse into People’s Liberation Army war games conducted in central China.
The simulations showed opposing forces maneuvering near the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and Cuba.
Other scenarios focused on Taiwan, Japan, and Russia’s far eastern coast. Analysts say the inclusion of Latin America points to broader global planning, despite China’s limited military footprint in the region.
CCTV 7 (国防军事) features rare scenes of a PLA war game. This game featured tabletop exercise between Chinese J-16 fighters against a foreign military using French Rafales.
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The exercises were held in Xuchang, Henan province, and involved multiple PLA units and academies using domestically developed simulation systems.
State media said the goal was to train commanders through realistic but low-cost digital environments.
Taiwan remained a central focus. Beijing claims the island as Chinese territory, while the United States opposes any forced change to the status quo and continues to arm Taipei.
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