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VOA Mandarin: China's military drills spark concern in 3 countries 


FILE - In this photo provided by the Australian Defense Force, the People's Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang travels in the Torres Strait off Australia's coast, Feb. 11, 2025.
FILE - In this photo provided by the Australian Defense Force, the People's Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang travels in the Torres Strait off Australia's coast, Feb. 11, 2025.

China has demarcated a military exercise zone in waters about 40 nautical miles off the Kaohsiung and Pingtung County for its "shooting drills," Taiwan's defense ministry said on Wednesday, a move that Taiwan condemns as China gave no notice and has constituted a blatant violation of international norms. Australia's defense officials also complained about China's lack of advance notice for its live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea before Air Services Australia detected the PLA's movement.

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