China Taiwan Military Drills Justice Mission 2025: Response to $11.1B US Arms Deal

The message from Beijing is clear: peace is fragile. On December 29, 2025, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched 'Justice Mission 2025,' a massive round of live-fire war games surrounding Taiwan. This aggressive display follows just 11 days after the United States announced a record-breaking $11.1 billion arms package for the island, the largest in history.

Strategic Scope of China Taiwan Military Drills Justice Mission 2025

The Eastern Theater Command concentrated its forces to the north and southwest of the Taiwan Strait, conducting simulated strikes on land and maritime targets. According to Reuters, the drills aim to blockade vital deep-water ports, including Keelung and Kaohsiung. For the first time, the PLA publicly stated these maneuvers are designed for the 'deterrence' of outside military intervention, a direct signal to Washington and Tokyo.

Taiwan's Defenses and the Global Impact

Taiwan’s defense ministry didn’t sit idle. They scrambled soldiers and showcased U.S.-made HIMARS rocket systems, capable of hitting targets in mainland China’s Fujian province with a range of 300 km. Despite the tensions, Taiwan's stock markets remained resilient, rising 0.8% to a record high, as citizens have become accustomed to Beijing’s frequent saber-rattling.