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Friday, January 16, 2026
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China Military Games Near Taiwan

China's army started big military games. These games are around Taiwan. Many think China wants Taiwan. Taiwan is an island. It has its own rules. The games are called "Justice Mission 2025". They started fast. The games want to stop ships and planes to Taiwan. This makes things tense.

The games are in their second day. China uses many tools. They have planes, ships, and missiles. Taiwan saw 130 planes. They also saw 28 ships. The games test how China can attack. They also stop ships and help for Taiwan. China says the games are a warning. They warn Taiwan's leaders. They also warn other countries.

The US will sell weapons to Taiwan. The US will help Taiwan. Taiwan's leader wants more power. China is reacting to this. Japan might help Taiwan too. China shows it is ready.

China shot missiles near Taiwan. Chinese ships went into Taiwan's waters. A PLA speaker said the games warn against independence. China says plans to stop them will fail.

China's leader wants to take Taiwan. Taiwan is watching closely. The US is watching too. China sends a message to the US. China wants to stop help for Taiwan. These games scare Taiwan. They show China's power.

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