China launched a new round of military exercises near Taiwan on October 14, 2024. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) Eastern Theater Command announced the drills, codenamed “Joint Sword-2024B”. These exercises take place in waters and airspace surrounding Taiwan, including the Taiwan Strait and areas to the north, south, and east of the island. The […]
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