PLA conducts 2 days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait off Fujian island
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China's maritime authority announced that the People's Liberation Army is conducting two-day live-fire exercises in the Taiwan Strait off the coast of Fujian province. The drills are scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Such exercises typically peak in mid- to late July as part of training for harsh conditions, including extreme heat.
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China is conducting two-day live-fire exercises in the Taiwan Strait off coastal waters of Fujian.
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China is conducting two-day live-fire exercises in the Taiwan Strait off coastal waters of Fujian.
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Loaded language removedMainland China is conducting two-day live-fire exercises in the Taiwan Strait off coastal waters of the southeastern province of Fujian, its maritime authority said. The drill will run from 6am to 6pm on both Thursday and Friday, according to a navigation warning issued by the China Maritime Safety Administration on Wednesday.
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China is conducting two-day live-fire exercises in the Taiwan Strait off coastal waters of Fujian.
South China Morning PostThe drill runs from 6am to 6pm on both Thursday and Friday.
South China Morning PostThe China Maritime Safety Administration issued the navigation warning on Wednesday.
South China Morning PostPeople's Liberation Army drills usually peak in mid and late July to improve capacities in harsh environments.
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