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China reserved large sections of offshore airspace from March 27 to May 6, covering zones north and south of Shanghai, stretching from the Yellow Sea to the East China Sea, according to U.S. Federal Aviation Administration data.

China reserved large sections of offshore airspace from March 27 to May 6, covering zones north and south of Shanghai, stretching from the Yellow Sea to the East China Sea, according to U.S. Federal Aviation Administration data.

The restricted zones span an area larger than Taiwan's main island and carry no upper altitude limit, designated in the alerts as "SFC-UNL," meaning restrictions extend from the surface upward without ceiling.

The restricted zones span an area larger than Taiwan's main island and carry no upper altitude limit, designated in the alerts as "SFC-UNL," meaning restrictions extend from the surface upward without ceiling.

Beijing issued no announcement of military exercises in the designated zones, despite the alerts resembling notices typically used to warn aviation authorities of drills, which usually last only a few days.

Beijing issued no announcement of military exercises in the designated zones, despite the alerts resembling notices typically used to warn aviation authorities of drills, which usually last only a few days.

Ray Powell, director of Stanford University's SeaLight Project, said the 40-day duration "suggests not a discrete exercise but a sustained operational readiness posture" that China "apparently doesn't feel the need to explain."

Ray Powell, director of Stanford University's SeaLight Project, said the 40-day duration "suggests not a discrete exercise but a sustained operational readiness posture" that China "apparently doesn't feel the need to explain."

Christopher Sharman of the U.S. Naval War College said the reserved airspace could "provide an opportunity to practice the kinds of air combat maneuvers that would be required" in a regional conflict scenario.

Christopher Sharman of the U.S. Naval War College said the reserved airspace could "provide an opportunity to practice the kinds of air combat maneuvers that would be required" in a regional conflict scenario.

A senior Taiwanese security official said the zones are "clearly aimed at Japan" and represent an attempt to deter U.S. allies and erode U.S. military influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

A senior Taiwanese security official said the zones are "clearly aimed at Japan" and represent an attempt to deter U.S. allies and erode U.S. military influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

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