China's Xi Jinping orders PLA to train for 'actual combat' after simulating attack on Taiwan

 

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told the military to strengthen training for 'actual combat'. He told this to the PLA Navy's southern theatre command during a naval inspection trip. According to Chinese state media CCTV, Xi said the military must resolutely defend China's territorial sovereignty and maritime interests. Beijing is enraged as the U.S. and Philippines are holding their largest-ever military drills this week in the South China Sea. The latest U.S.-China faceoff came after Beijing conducted military drills to intimidate Taiwan after President Tsai Ing-wen visited the U.S. last week. Watch this video to know more. #china #xijinping #taiwan #southchinasea #phillipines #taiwan #unitedstates #peoplesliberationarmy #pla Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.