ICYMI: On December 30, the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) dropped fresh footage of joint drills around Taiwan Island 🚀. The live-action clip shows an impressive lineup:
- Amphibious assault ships making waves 🌊
- Frigates cruising in formation ⚓
- Drones buzzing overhead 🎥
These exercises, east and south of Taiwan Island, tested multi-domain force projection, precision strikes, port seizure ops, and long-range joint fires. It's a reminder of the PLA's high-tech training and growing capabilities in amphibious and air operations.
What does it mean for cross-strait ties and regional security? 🤔 Stay tuned as we break down how these drills fit into the bigger picture of Asia-Pacific defense dynamics.
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Watch: PLA releases new footage of military drills around Taiwan
cgtn.com
