Oshish Valentine

The drills, which China calls Justice Mission 2025, took place in five maritime zones encircling Taiwan.

Dozens of naval vessels and over 100 aircraft were involved.

Chinese military vessels fired rockets and missiles into the waters surrounding the island and practiced denying access to foreign ships that may come to Taiwan's aid.

The Chinese military said the exercises were a response to Taiwan's separatist agenda, and the $11 billion arms sale recently agreed between Washington and Taipei.

Taiwanese airports canceled more than 80 domestic flights today in response to the drills, and 300 others may face delays.

For NPR News, I'm Oshish Valentine.