China's Military Conducts Combat Readiness Patrol Near Taiwan Straits

Chinese and Russian warships transit simulated mined sea area during the naval exercise Joint Sea-2021 on the morning of October 15. The China-Russia joint naval exercise kicked off in waters near Russia's Peter the Great Bay on the afternoon of October 14, which focused on such training subjects as communications, mine countermeasures, air defense, live-fire shooting at maritime targets, joint maneuvering and joint anti-submarine missions.Photo:Xinhua  

ABC News Australia/Reuters: China's military conducts combat readiness patrol in direction of Taiwan Strait 

China's military says it conducted a combat readiness patrol in the direction of the Taiwan Strait, after its defence ministry condemned a visit to Taiwan by a US Congressional delegation. 

The patrol was aimed at what the Chinese military said in a statement were the "seriously wrong" words and actions of "relevant countries" on the Taiwan issue and the activities of pro-independence forces in Taiwan. 

The Chinese military said the patrol was a test of its ability to operate across multiple forces. 

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Update #1: China conducts combat readiness drill after US congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan (The Hill)  

Update #2: China carries out 'combat readiness patrols’ as US delegation visits Taiwan (RT)  

WNU Editor: The Chinese media announcement of this combat readiness patrol is here .... PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts combat readiness patrol near Taiwan Straits in response to secessionist activities (Global Times).