In a significant show of force, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has launched extensive military exercises around Taiwan, raising tensions in the region.
China's military exercise areas around Taiwan during Joint Sword 2024B, Joint Sword 2024A, and in August 2022.
The drills, codenamed "Joint Sword-2024B," involve multiple branches of the Chinese military and simulate a potential blockade of the island.
China's military exercise areas around Taiwan during Joint Sword 2024B.
Key Points:
1. Multi-Branch Operation: The Eastern Theater Command of the PLA has mobilized its army, navy, air force, and rocket force for these exercises.
2. Location: Drills are taking place in the Taiwan Strait and in areas to the north, south, and east of Taiwan.
China's military exercise areas around Taiwan during Joint Sword 2024B, Joint Sword 2024A, and in August 2022.
3. Exercise Objectives: The drills focus on:
- Sea-air combat-readiness patrol
- Blockade on key ports and areas
- Assault on maritime and ground targets
- Joint seizure of comprehensive superiority
These objectives aim to test the joint operations capabilities of the theater command's troops.
China coast guard vessels around Taiwan on October 14.
4. Military Assets Involved:
- Multiple types of fighter jets and bombers
- Destroyers and frigates
- Rocket force units
- Liaoning Aircraft Carrier Group: The carrier group is participating in drills east of Taiwan, testing combat capabilities of integrated operations.
- Coast Guard Involvement: The China Coast Guard announced that its formations are conducting law enforcement patrols in waters surrounding Taiwan.
Movement of Chinese warship formations from Sanya ahead of the drills around Taiwan.