China Winds Down Largest-Ever Maritime War Games Near Taiwan

What Happened?

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China has wrapped up its largest-ever maritime and military war games around Taiwan, which saw extensive naval, air, and rocket forces conducting live-fire drills and simulated strikes near the island’s waters.

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Chinese forces fired rockets into the sea, deployed warships, fighter jets, and coast guard vessels, and rehearsed blockade-style operations in multiple zones surrounding Taiwan — in what Beijing described as a demonstration of combat readiness and deterrence.

Why It Matters?

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The war games were the largest in scale around Taiwan to date, heightening regional security concerns and drawing international attention.

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Taiwan’s military and coast guard remained on high alert even as ships withdrew, keeping emergency response units active until drills were fully wrapped up.