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   The Chinese military exercises near Taiwan on Tuesday are having major   
   consequences for aviation around the island. According to the Taiwanese   
   Ministry of Transport, 857 flights are affected. This affects more than   
   100,000 passengers on international flights and approximately 6,000 on   
   domestic flights.   
       
   The ministry says it condemns the Chinese "provocative actions" that are   
   endangering aviation safety. Authorities are rerouting international flights   
   away from dangerous areas or creating alternative routes to ensure safety, the   
   ministry said. Dozens of domestic flights are being canceled. The precise   
   consequences are not yet clear.   
       
   The Chinese military has been conducting exercises since Monday, including   
   simulating blockades of ports and other areas in Taiwan. Taiwanese port   
   authorities are urging ships to avoid the exercise sites. Live ammunition will   
   be fired at certain locations between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday,   
   according to a Chinese announcement. Chinese authorities are warning aircraft   
   and vessels to stay away from these areas.   
       
   Taiwan said it saw 89 Chinese air force aircraft on Monday, the highest   
   single-day number since October 2024, and 28 warships and coast guard boats.   
   Taiwan said it held its largest-ever military exercises last July, under   
   mounting pressure from China. Beijing has not ruled out the possibility of   
   using force to seize Taiwan.   
      
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