Military drills are exercises conducted by armed forces to practice and refine their skills in a simulated combat environment. These drills can range from small-scale exercises involving a few soldiers to large-scale operations involving multiple branches of the military. China views Taiwan as a breakaway province. - China's military conducted shooting training drills off the southwest coast of Taiwan without prior notification. - Taiwan's defense ministry condemned the drills as provocative and a threat to regional stability and the safety of international flights and shipping. - Taiwan dispatched military forces, including sea, air, and land units, to counter the Chinese drills. - A senior Chinese leader reiterated Beijing's commitment to the 'reunification' of Taiwan with mainland China.