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China sends armed forces to surround Taiwan: Beijing deploys army, navy and air forces to simulate blockade - as the island launches its own military response

Daily Mail
By JAMES REYNOLDS
1 April 2025



China has sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for large-scale drills that Beijing said were aimed at practising a blockade of the island.

As many as 19 warships surrounded the self-ruled island in a space of just 24 hours, including the Shandong aircraft carrier group, Taiwan's defence ministry said.

Taiwan dispatched its own aircraft and ships, and deployed land-based missile systems, in response to the exercises and accused Beijing of being the world's 'biggest troublemaker'.

The drills come after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday in Japan that the United States would ensure 'credible deterrence' across the Taiwan Strait.

China insists democratic Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force to bring it under its control.

Beijing has increased the deployment of fighter jets and naval vessels around Taiwan in recent years to press its claim of sovereignty, which Taipei rejects.

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[Hoodat]

China is simulating a blockade of Taiwan.  They certainly aren't worried about the new US President.