The Beijing Hour

PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts drills around Taiwan

Apr 1, 2025
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INSIGHT

Taiwan Drills

  • The PLA Eastern Theater Command conducted joint exercises around Taiwan, involving the Army, Navy, Air, and Rocket Forces.
  • These drills tested joint combat capabilities, focusing on sea and air combat readiness, target assaults, and blockades.
INSIGHT

Drills' Purpose

  • Professor Zhang Che from the PLA National Defense University discussed the drills' purpose and legitimacy.
  • He labeled Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te a "troublemaker" and emphasized China's determination for reunification.
ANECDOTE

Myanmar Rescue Efforts

  • Chinese rescuers in Myanmar saved eight people after the earthquake.
  • They continue working beyond the 72-hour golden window, using detectors to find survivors.
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