The Chinese military said the exercises, which will simulate strikes on land and at sea, would serve as “a stern warning” to “Taiwan independence forces.”

China's military started a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday, saying it was a warning to the "separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces", and offered no date for when they may conclude,

Good morning. China has just started military drills around Taiwan, which it says should serve as a "warning" to those pursuing independence for the democratically self-ruled island.