Major Amphibious Drills Planned In S. China Sea

China is planning large-scale amphibious drills later this month that would simulate the seizure of Taiwanese-held islands, reports the Kyodo news agency (Tokyo).

In the August issue of a pro-Beijing magazine, Chinese National Defense University professor Li Daguang said that the drills would take place some time this month, without providing details.

In May, Kyodo reported that the Chinese military was planning exercises on Hainan Island to simulate the capture of the Pratas...