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China Announces Military Exercises around ⁤Taiwan – December 29, 2025

(Central News ⁢Agency reporter Ye Suping, Taipei, 29th) The Communist Army⁣ announced that ‍it will start a military exercise around⁣ Taiwan today, and will also fire live ammunition on the ⁢30th. President Lai Ching-te said today that the government has responded appropriately to the changing situation and asks‍ everyone to rest assured. The president emphasized, “We will not escalate conflicts or provoke disputes, but we will firmly protect⁣ our national ⁢security and democratic and free