The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army has successfully completed Joint Sword-2024B drills, said a spokesperson on Monday.

Li Xi, spokesperson of the command, said the integrated joint operation capabilities of the troops were fully tested during the drills.

Always on high alert, troops of the command will keep strengthening combat readiness with arduous training and resolutely foil "Taiwan independence" separatist attempts, Li added.

The command on Monday organised its troops of army, navy, air force and rocket force to conduct the drills in the Taiwan Strait and in areas to the north, south and east of Taiwan. (Xinhua)