The Chinese military on Monday conducted a large-scale military exercise around Taiwan, prompting stern condemnation from the United States.

The Chinese military said the exercises, which will simulate strikes on land and at sea, would serve as “a stern warning” to “Taiwan independence forces.”

China has begun a major military exercise around Taiwan, which the military in Beijing called a "serious warning" to the "separatist" forces of the island. Ships and aircraft approached from several directions.