The Chinese military announced large-scale drills in the waters around Taiwan on Tuesday as it again warned the self-ruled ...

Mischief and Subi reefs are among the artificial islands China has used to expand its offensive capabilities in the region.

Beijing says the exercises are intended to "serve as a stern warning and powerful deterrent against Taiwanese independence".

China's military has said it's begun ... when Beijing sent a large number of drones and ships towards the island.