However, unlike its previous drills, the recent Chinese activities near the island nations have been accompanied by an unusual silence. 

Military analysts said this suggests an intensified focus on improving the fighters’ long-range combat capabilities to attack Taiwan’s east coast. 

Bejing’s ambitions includes blocking the US from coming to the rescue in the event of an invasion.  

China has recently unveiled what it describes as its first unmanned reconnaissance and strike aircraft, known as KVD002 to keep an eye on Taiwan.

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