China Launches 'Justice Mission 2025' Drills Around Taiwan Following Massive $11.1bn US Arms Deal
China launches 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan in response to an $11.1bn US arms deal. Explore the details of the blockade simulation and its geopolitical impact.
The price of security in the Taiwan Strait just hit a record high. Following Washington's approval of a massive $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, Beijing has responded with a multi-domain show of force. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) kicked off its 'Justice Mission 2025' military exercises today, signaling a stern warning against what it calls external interference.
China Taiwan Justice Mission 2025 Drills: A Strategic Blockade Simulation
On December 29, 2025, the PLA's Eastern Theatre Command announced it's deploying army, navy, air force, and rocket force units to five zones surrounding the island. This isn't just a routine drill; it's a sophisticated rehearsal for a full-scale integrated blockade.
- Operational Focus: Gaining integrated control and sealing off key deep-water ports, specifically Keelung and Kaohsiung.
- Hardware Deployed: Fighter jets, strategic bombers, UAVs, and long-range rocket systems.
- Historical Context: This marks China's 6th major round of war games since 2022.
Rising Tensions with the US and Japan
The timing of the drills isn't accidental. China is reacting to the largest-ever US weapons package for Taiwan and recent comments from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who suggested Japan's military could get involved if an attack occurred. Beijing views these developments as a direct challenge to its sovereignty claims over the island.
The drills serve as a serious warning to 'Taiwan Independence' separatist forces and external interference forces.
Taiwan's President William Lai has remained defiant, stating that the island must "keep raising the cost of aggression" to deter a potential invasion. Taiwan's defense ministry confirmed that 11 ships and multiple aircraft have already been spotted operating in close proximity to its borders.
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