Massive US Arms Deal Triggers Justice Mission 2025 Taiwan Drills
The PLA launched Justice Mission 2025 Taiwan drills on Dec 29, 2025, following a record US arms sale. Beijing calls the exercises a warning against independence forces.
Washington's authorized its largest-ever arms sale to Taiwan, and Beijing's response was swift. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) kicked off military exercises around Taiwan this Monday, signaling a sharp escalation in regional tensions.
Escalation of Justice Mission 2025 Taiwan Drills
According to Reuters, the exercises, dubbed Justice Mission 2025, began on December 29, 2025. The PLA's Eastern Theatre Command stated the drills are taking place in the waters and airspace of the Taiwan Strait. The military move is described by China as a "legitimate and necessary" step to safeguard its national unity.
The exercise is a warning to 'independence forces' and against external interference.
The Largest Arms Deal in History
The timing isn't a coincidence. It follows Washington's approval of a record-breaking weapons package for Taiwan. While the US maintains its commitment to Taiwan's defense, Beijing views these actions as a direct provocation. Analysts suggest Justice Mission 2025 serves as a massive display of force to deter further diplomatic or military shifts in the region.
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