PLA practices seizure of key ports during drills in waters to east of Taiwan

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday conducted drills in the waters to the east of the Taiwan Island, focusing on subjects of all-dimensional force projection, breaching and raid by elite forces, as well as seizure of key ports, according to the theater command.

Task forces of amphibious assault ships, destroyers, frigates, and unmanned aerial vehicles were dispatched to conduct the drills, it said.

The drills tested the capabilities of task force coordination, systemic operations, and precision strikes on key targets, the theater command added.

PLA practices seizure of key ports during drills in waters to east of Taiwan

PLA practices seizure of key ports during drills in waters to east of Taiwan

PLA practices seizure of key ports during drills in waters to east of Taiwan

PLA practices seizure of key ports during drills in waters to east of Taiwan

China's top political advisor Wang Huning has met with delegates attending the 11th national congress of the Taoist Association of China, which was held on Monday and Tuesday in Beijing.

Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, stressed the importance of implementing the Party's basic policy on religious affairs, and of guiding followers and key figures of Taoism to contribute to the country's modernization drive.

Wang urged the association to exercise full and rigorous governance over the religion, intensify efforts to raise awareness of the rule of law, and foster an image of a Taoist community that is patriotic and devoted to the faith, maintains good conduct, abides by the law, and upholds Taoist precepts.

He encouraged the association to cultivate talent proficient in both canonical teachings and fine traditional Chinese culture, and to expand global exchange in Taoism.

At the national congress, the association adopted a revised charter, as well as a set of religious rules and regulations, and elected new leadership.

Top political advisor meets with Chinese Taoist delegates