The report, published online, went on to detail the type of weaponry China was using during the drills.
Beijing, China:
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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