The island's Defense Ministry said its armed forces were “operating as usual” and had the situation under control.
China started military exercises with live fire in six zones around Taiwan, Chinese state media said, The Guardian reports.
It is noted that the exercise will continue until noon on August 7. The PRC said that six main areas around the island have been selected for the combat exercises, and all ships and aircraft must not enter the relevant sea areas and airspace during this period.
Six designated zones surround the island, overlapping Taiwan's territorial waters in places. Some are also very close to key ports, and the island's authorities have accused the Chinese military of de facto blockades.
Taiwan's defense ministry said its armed forces were “operating as usual” and had the situation under control.
< p>“We are not looking for any escalation, but we are not backing down when it comes to our security and sovereignty,” the ministry said.
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