Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) started joint military drills surrounding Taiwan

Ministry of National Defense of the People’s Republic of China statement says (in brief):

• PLA conducts joint military drills surrounding Taiwan Island
• drills are being conducted in the Taiwan Strait, the north, south and east of Taiwan Island, as well as areas around the islands of Kinmen, Matsu; Wuqiu, and Dongyin.
• the army, navy, air force and rocket force of the theater command are being organized to conduct the joint drills; code-named Joint Sword-2024A
• from Thursday to Friday
• the drills also serve as a strong punishment for the separatist acts of “Taiwan independence” forces and a stern warning against the interference and provocation by external forces

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Reports are that US naval vessels, and other military, are on the way towards the East China Sea, which is north of Taiwan

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.