China practicing to “encircle” Taiwan: Report

This report, published online, has explained in detail what kind of weapons China was using during the exercise.

Beijing, China:

State media reported that China’s military exercise on Saturday was a rehearsal for “encircling” Taiwan.

“The task force will conduct simultaneous patrols and advances around Taiwan Island, shaping an all-round encirclement and deterrence posture,” state broadcaster CCTV said.

This report, published online, has explained in detail what kind of weapons China was using during the exercise.

CCTV said “long-range rocket artillery, naval destroyers, missile boats, air force fighters, bombers, jammers and refuellers” were all deployed in the war game.

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