China launched its most extensive war games around Taiwan on Monday to showcase Beijing’s ability to cut off the island from outside support in a conflict, testing Taipei’s resolve to defend itself and its arsenal of U.S.-made weapons.
The Eastern Theatre Command said it had deployed troops, warships, fighter jets and artillery for its “Justice Mission 2025” exercises to encircle the democratically governed island, conduct live fire and simulated strikes on land and sea targets, and drills to blockade Taiwan’s main ports.
The live-firing exercises will continue on Tuesday across a record seven zones designated by China’s Maritime Safety Administration, making the drills the largest to date by total coverage and in areas closer to Taiwan than previous exercises. The military had initially said artillery firing would be confined to five zones.
Ok, can we just start WWIII an end civilisation before i have to return to work on the 6th of January? Please!?
OTOH if civilization falls, the things you’ll have to do the 6th will be like nothing you have ever experienced. Careful what you wish for.
Sorry, bud, you’re just gonna have to work through the slow rolling apocalypse. Speaking of, we’re going to need you to pull a few doubles, we had to lay off a few people to raise profits.