China Taiwan Blockade Drills 2025: Massive 'Justice Mission' Encircles the Island
China launches 'Justice Mission 2025', its largest military exercise encircling Taiwan yet. Featuring 130 aircraft and the Type 075 assault ship, the drills simulate a total blockade.
130 aircraft and 22 vessels. China’s massive military machine just launched its most extensive encirclement of Taiwan to date. Codenamed 'Justice Mission 2025', the drills serve as a direct response to a record $11.1 billion arms package recently announced by the United States.
China Taiwan Blockade Drills 2025: Strategic Encirclement
According to Reuters, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) focused on rehearsing a total blockade of Taiwan’s vital deep-water ports. For the first time, Beijing deployed the Type 075 amphibious assault ship, a vessel capable of launching attack helicopters and armored vehicles simultaneously, signaling a shift toward integrated containment.
China's exercises are inconsistent with the conduct expected of a responsible major power.
Economic Impact and the 2027 Readiness Target
The Taiwan Strait is a critical artery for global trade, with $2.45 trillion in goods passing through annually. While 11 out of 14 flight routes were affected, international disruption remained minimal as carriers rerouted toward Japan. Meanwhile, a Pentagon report suggests China aims for full combat readiness for a Taiwan scenario by 2027.
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