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Taiwan Condemns China’s Missile Drills As Provocative

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China launched missiles and stepped up military pressure around Taiwan on Tuesday during the second day of large-scale live-fire drills that Taipei condemned as dangerous and destabilizing.

The exercises, code-named Justice Mission 2025, included missile launches, fighter jets, bombers, and naval vessels practicing blockade operations and strikes on maritime targets, according to CBS News and AFP.

The People’s Liberation Army said the drills tested joint sea and air coordination and simulated control of waters around Taiwan.

Beijing said the maneuvers were a response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and foreign support for what it calls separatist forces. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned Washington against further weapons transfers.

President Donald Trump said the United States was not given advance notice but downplayed the risk of an invasion, citing China’s long history of similar drills.

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te accused Beijing of undermining regional stability while pledging not to escalate tensions.

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