Taipei had previously convened a security meeting over Beijing’s large-scale ‘blockade’ exercises around the island The People’s Liberation Army of China (PLA) has announced the completion of its Joint Sword 2024B military exercises around the island of Taiwan, a spokesperson for the Chinese military announced on Monday. The joint army, navy, air force and rocket force exercises near the island were launched earlier in the day and prompted Taipei to conduct a national security meeting, urging