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On this broadcast, a reporter from Fujian details China's launch of 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has deployed Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force troops to encircle the island. The exercises focus on 'sea air combat readiness patrol', blockades, and seizing superiority. The drills follow a recent US announcement of an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, which Beijing condemns as sending a 'wrong signal' to separatist forces. A PLA spokesperson describes the maneuvers as a 'stern warning' and a necessary action to safeguard national sovereignty. The report notes that these exercises are becoming routine, citing previous drills like 'Joint Sword' and 'Straight Thunder 2025A'.
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