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China has been carrying out major military drills around Taiwan since early November, simulating a blockade of the island, France 24 reported. The outlet said Beijing's armed forces have not actually implemented a blockade. Some claims circulating on social media say a blockade is in place, but France 24's explainer found those claims to be inaccurate. The exercises have kept tensions high in the Taiwan Strait, though the report did not detail specific drill locations or any Taiwanese or US response.