Chinese military completes large-scale exercises in Taiwan Strait

China has concluded two days of large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, intensifying regional tensions.

Taiwan condemned the drills, vowing to maintain regional peace.

The People's Liberation Army conducted the "Strait Thunder-2025A" drills on April 1 and 2, focusing on the Taiwan Strait and the East China Sea.

These exercises included live-fire drills and simulated precision strikes, targeting key infrastructure such as ports and energy facilities.

The Shandong aircraft carrier was also deployed and operated east of Taiwan, integrating naval and air units.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported that multiple warships and aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, prompting the island to deploy its own rapid response exercise.

The United States condemned the drills, while China's Eastern Theater Command stated that the exercises achieved their objectives.