China Simulates Port Strikes in Second Day of Taiwan Drills
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China conducted a second day of drills around Taiwan on Wednesday, adding to the unprecedented military pressure it is applying to President Lai Ching-te, a leader it strongly dislikes.
The latest exercises, labeled Strait Thunder-2025A, were held in the central and southern parts of the Taiwan Strait, Chinese military spokesman Senior Colonel Shi Yi said in a statement. They tested the ability of the People’s Liberation Army to conduct a blockade, and involved “precision strikes” on simulated targets including ports and energy facilities.