China's Navy Conducts Drills In 4 Regions To Show Its Ability To Counter The U.S.

Reuters

Daily Mail: China flexes its muscle and conducts navy drills in four regions to 'signal its readiness to handle confrontation with the US and self-ruled Taiwan'

* Authorities cordoned off areas in four sea regions to conduct military exercises
* The naval drills are running in locations including the disputed South China Sea
* China is possibly signalling to the US and Taiwan with this rare move, experts say

China is conducting a series of military drills in four sea regions at roughly the same time, an unusual move that could be sending political signals, reports say.

Chinese maritime authorities announced the navy exercises in four locations, including the South China Sea and the Yellow Sea, in multiple notices issued between Friday and Sunday.

The naval operations were interpreted by experts as China showing 'its readiness to handle confrontation with the US and self-ruled Taiwan'.

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Update: China’s navy drills in 4 regions show ability to counter US, observers say (SCMP).

WNU Editor: In terms of numbers China completely dominates the US in these regions.