In a bold show of force, China has successfully wrapped up large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, practicing a full blockade of key ports, live-fire strikes, and repelling foreign intervention. The drills, named "Justice Mission 2025", sent shockwaves across the region — and Beijing insists reunification is inevitable and unstoppable.
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China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command announced on Wednesday that it had successfully completed the two-day "Justice Mission 2025" drills. The exercises involved dozens of fighter jets, warships, coastguard vessels, bombers, and live missile launches simulating a blockade of Taiwan's major ports and precision strikes on maritime targets.
The drills, which unfolded Monday and Tuesday, tested sea-air coordination, integrated blockade capabilities, anti-submarine operations, and warning/expulsion tactics. Senior Captain Li Xi stated that Chinese forces will continue rigorous training to "resolutely thwart" any attempts at "Taiwan independence" and external interference.
Taiwan strongly condemned the maneuvers as "highly provocative and reckless". President Lai Ching-te warned that such actions are "not an isolated incident" and pose serious risks to regional stability, global trade, and peace. Taiwan's coastguard maintained a high alert with 11 vessels deployed, noting that Chinese ships had not fully withdrawn from surrounding waters.
Beijing claims democratic Taiwan — home to 23 million people — as part of its territory, despite never having ruled it. The Communist Party has repeatedly threatened force to achieve annexation if necessary.
The exercises came just days after the United States approved its largest-ever arms package to Taiwan (worth over $11 billion), sparking fury in Beijing. International reactions were swift and critical:
- Japan expressed deep concern and said the drills "increase tensions" across the strait.
- Australia condemned the "destabilising" actions.
- The Philippines voiced serious worry over threats to regional peace.
China dismissed the criticism as "irresponsible" and hypocritical, accusing foreign powers of ignoring "separatist forces" while distorting Beijing's legitimate defense of sovereignty.
These massive war games mark the sixth major round of such exercises since 2022 — and the most explicit yet in simulating a complete encirclement and blockade of Taiwan. The timing, right before the New Year, and Xi's strong reunification statement, underscores Beijing's unwavering determination.
Original reporting based on statements from China's Ministry of National Defense, Eastern Theater Command, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, and international media coverage. Main source: Reuters – China stages record drills designed to encircle Taiwan (Dec 30, 2025)
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