China has carried out mass simulated missile strikes on Taiwan, in military exercises that included “sealing off” the island.
Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state. China sees it as a breakaway province that will eventually be brought under Beijing’s control – by force, if necessary.
Beijing began the exercises after Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen met the US House Speaker in California, which China described as an act of “collusion” by the United States.
Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Shaimaa Khalil.
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