Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill

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Taiwan conducted tabletop exercises simulating a response to a Chinese maritime blockade scenario, involving China demanding control over shipping routes and boarding or seizing vessels. The drill reflects tensions in the Taiwan Strait over maritime navigation and control.

TAIPEI, June 25 - Taiwanese officials on Thursday simulated countering a Chinese maritime blockade with a tabletop exercise, using a scenario in which China demands any shipping to the island first gets Beijing's approval and also boards or even seizes ships.