The People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted live-fire military drills from August 4 to 7, in six different areas that encircle the island of Taiwan from all directions.

"Our army's long-range firing system can range from tens to hundreds of kilometers, and can cover the entire island of Taiwan, which means that we can hit whenever we want, however we want and wherever we want," said Major-General Meng Xiangqing, a professor with the PLA National Defense University.