CHINA has launched a fresh round of army, navy and rocket force exercises encircling Taiwan, Xi Jinping’s military has announced. Beijing described their concerning movements, which included

The military action came after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to strengthen military ties with Japan to counter China's aggression in the region.

The Chinese military has launched a surprise military drill and coastguard exercises around Taiwan, as Beijing escalates its efforts to assert claims of sovereignty over the island.