China's military declares it's 'ready to fight' after wrapping up three days of combat drills simulating a blockade to 'seal off' Taiwan.
China considers Taiwan a breakaway province and hasn't ruled out taking the self-governed island by force.
The drills involved Su-30 and J-11 fighters, navy destroyers and missile speedboats, practicing to "encircle" Taiwan. China said it was simulating attacks on key targets, with the People's Liberation Army even releasing an animation of what hitting those targets would look like. China's Xuzhou responds, "The 24 nm contiguous zone doesn't exist. Taiwan is an integral part of China. Those pursuing Taiwan independence are the ones undermining peace and stability across the Strait."
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