China says carrier group exercising near Taiwan, drills will become regular

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Taiwan has complained of an increase in Chinese military activity near it in recent months, as China steps up efforts to assert its sovereignty over the democratically run island.

FILE PHOTO: China's aircraft carrier Liaoning departs Hong Kong

The aim is to "enhance its capability to safeguard national sovereignty, safety and development interests", it said. Taiwan's Defence Ministry said it had a "full grasp" of the situation in the air and at sea surrounding Taiwan and that it was "appropriately handling" the matter.

 

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