China begins military exercises with live ammunition in the Taiwan Strait / Maritime authorities have imposed navigation restrictions

China began military exercises with live ammunition in the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, which will take place over the course of two days, according to an announcement from the Maritime Safety Administration of Fujian province. The exercises are occurring near the Chinese coast, between 06:00 and 18:00, both Thursday and Friday.

Maritime authorities have imposed navigation restrictions in the affected areas and have warned vessels to avoid the established perimeter. These exercises come amid ongoing tensions between Beijing and Taipei, highlighting the instability in the region.