The 'Joint Sword 2024-B' drill involved warplanes, naval assets including China's first aircraft carrier, aimed at showcasing military capabilities surrounding Taiwan.
Chinese military spokesperson Senior Captain Li Xi emphasized that the exercise was not only a capability test but also a stern warning to Taiwan, aimed at countering independence movements.
Taiwan condemned the military exercises as 'irrational and provocative,' asserting its forces were mobilized to closely monitor the situation during the drills.
The military drills came shortly after Taiwan's National Day celebrations, with China claiming they were necessary to thwart 'Taiwan Independence' attempts.
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