The

agency reported that the maneuvers surround Taiwan from all directions, while the Asian giant's Armed Forces are on high alert.

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The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has organized this Wednesday joint exercises of its forces

both at sea and in the air near Taiwan before the visit of the president of the US House of Representatives ., Nancy Pelosi.

The Chinese state chain

detailed that units from the Navy, Air Force, Missile Forces, Strategic Support Force and Joint Logistic Support Force participated in the maneuvers.

The drills were held in the north, southwest and southeast of Taiwan.

Meanwhile, the

newspaper specified that the exercises included long-range live-fire tests in the Taiwan Strait, while the actual use of conventional missiles was practiced in the east of the island.

This Tuesday, the PLA announced that it will conduct major live-fire exercises in six sea zones around Taiwan and their respective airspaces.

The drills will last from August 4 to 7.

During that period, ships and planes will be prohibited from entering the areas in question for security reasons.

The

agency reported that

The Eastern Theater Command of the PLA has organized current combat joint exercises and training around the Taiwan Island.

It is a stern deterrent against the recent major escalation of negative acts by the US on the Taiwan question.

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– CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) August 3, 2022

(Taken from RT in Spanish)