China will hold military exercises in south-east coastal areas beginning on Tuesday, the Ministry of Nattional Defence said on Sunday It described the drills as annual and routine in a statement on its website, saying they would test combat readiness and capability. The statement did not give details on where the exercises would be carried out.
Flights to and from Shanghai International Airport Co Ltd and 11 other airports in east China will face major delays until mid-August because of military drills, Beijing's Public Security Bureau said last week.