China launched its most extensive war games around Taiwan on Monday to showcase Beijing’s ability to cut off the island from outside support in a conflict, testing Taipei’s resolve to defend itself and its arsenal of U.S.-made weapons.

The Eastern Theatre Command said it had deployed troops, warships, fighter jets and artillery for its “Justice Mission 2025” exercises to encircle the democratically governed island, conduct live fire and simulated strikes on land and sea targets, and drills to blockade Taiwan’s main ports.

The live-firing exercises will continue on Tuesday across a record seven zones designated by China’s Maritime Safety Administration, making the drills the largest to date by total coverage and in areas closer to Taiwan than previous exercises. The military had initially said artillery firing would be confined to five zones.

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    20 hours ago

    No. I’m not engaging with a disingenuous person with an obvious bias. You claim to know all about this issue. I’m sure you won’t have a problem finding it yourself.

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      15 hours ago

      Cheepo. Not even whataboutism, because Op brought in the „boolie“. You built a strawman and are the disingenuous one here.

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      LOL, the projection is strong with this one. You made the claim that China is threatening to invade and I asked you to clarify and backup your claim. But yes, I am disingenuous and obviously biased for … not believing the US is a trustworthy actor in the Pacific theater with respect to Chinese national security.

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          15 hours ago

          You havent put forward any argument yourself, only ad hominem and strawman. Check your own biases please, you are embarrassing.

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          Oooh, the double Uno reverse card! Nuh uh, you’re the narcisstic abuser, not me!! Nuh uh! Whataboutism!! Nuh uh! The US is evil but not as evil the CPC!! Bootlicker! Why can’t you just let the US military run the world like a good anarchist? Huh!