China Launches Rockets Near Taiwan Amid Military Drills; Trump Unconcerned
CRUXDecember 30, 20258 min12,855 views
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- 🚀 China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted long-range live fire drills in waters north of Taiwan.
- 🎯 At least 10 rockets were launched in quick succession, described as achieving desired effects.
- 🛰️ The exercises involved destroyers, frigates, fighters, and bombers, testing capabilities of sea-air coordination and integrated blockade and control.
Taiwan's Response
- ⚠️ Taiwan has slammed China's actions as ‘grey-zone harassment’.
US and Trump's Reaction
- 🇺🇸 The US was not notified of the Chinese drills.
- 🗣️ Former President Donald Trump stated he was not worried about the drills, noting his good relationship with President Xi and that Xi had not informed him of any such actions.
- 🤔 When questioned about potential fire where there is smoke, Trump referenced his history of conducting naval exercises in the area for 20 years.
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