China’s Joint Sword-2024B military exercise near Taiwan involves the blockade of key ports and areas, Senior Captain Li Xi, spokesperson for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command, said in a statement.
"With vessels and aircraft approaching Taiwan Island in close proximity from different directions, troops of multiple services engage in joint drills, focusing on subjects of sea-air combat-readiness patrol, blockade on key ports and areas, assault on maritime and ground targets, as well as joint seizure of comprehensive superiority," the statement reads.
Li pointed out that "it is a legitimate and necessary operation for safeguarding national sovereignty and national unity."
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