One analyst said that the Liaoning aircraft carrier may take part in the exercises. Photo: Reuters
Chinese military starts Taiwan Strait drills amid rising tension with US over island
- PLA exercise off self-ruled island began on Sunday with second set of drills to be held further to the south
- Analysts suggest first simultaneous operations in region since 1995-96 Taiwan Strait crisis may be a response to Washington’s US$2 billion arms sale to island
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One analyst said that the Liaoning aircraft carrier may take part in the exercises. Photo: Reuters