China launches military exercises of navy and air force around Taiwan

China launches military exercises of navy and air force around Taiwan: The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA)  launched joint air and sea patrols and military exercises of the navy and air force around Taiwan in August 2023.

Aim: To test seizing control of air and sea space, and to test combat capabilities.

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The patrols and exercises are meant to train the coordination of military vessels and airplanes and their ability to seize control of air and sea spaces.

According to reports, China has warned Taiwan’s Independence separatist forces colluding with external forces to provoke. The People’s Liberation Army said in a statement that it was carrying out joint naval and air combat readiness patrols around the island. It said these exercises are being held to test the preparedness of its army.