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China conducting military drills around Taiwan, demonstrating blockade capabilities

By Emily Feng

Published December 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM EST

China is conducting big military drills that encircle the island of Taiwan on Tuesday, demonstrating its ability to blockade Taiwan completely.

Emily Feng

Emily Feng is NPR's Beijing correspondent.