US EditionChina fires rockets towards Taiwan in war games simulating blockade
China's People's Liberation Army conducted 'Justice Mission 2025' drills with live-fire exercises and blockades around Taiwan following a record $11.1 billion US arms sale to the island.
- On December 30, 2025, the People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command fired long-range rockets into waters around Taiwan and conducted 10 hours of live-fire drills under Justice Mission 2025.
- Following Washington's approval of an $11.1 billion arms package, Beijing said the drills were a `stern warning` against `Taiwan independence` and external interference to safeguard sovereignty.
- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said it tracked 130 air sorties, 14 Chinese navy ships and eight government vessels in 24 hours, while more than 80 domestic flights were cancelled and over 300 international delays affected 100,000 travelers.
- Taiwan deployed 14 coastguard ships to shadow Chinese vessels using a one-on-one approach and placed its armed forces on heightened alert, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said Tuesday.
- Analysts warn that the drills show growing A2/AD capacity to cut Taiwan off and deter intervention, while experts say they could disrupt shipping through the Taiwan Strait amid tensions with Japan.
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PressNewsAgency'Peaceful' China launches biggest military exercise in taunts to Taiwan with rockets fired into waters
China fired rockets into waters off Taiwan in its most extensive war games to date.As part of drills rehearsing a blockade, China's Eastern Theatre Command conducted 10 hours of live-fire exercises, launching rockets into waters to the north and south of the democratically governed island.Chinese naval and air force units also simulated strikes on maritime and aerial targets and carried out anti-submarine drills around the island, while state me…
China has deployed rockets, amphibious assault ships, bombers, and warships around Taiwan, launching its largest military exercise yet, believed to be in preparation for a blockade of Taiwan. The exercise, dubbed "Justice Mission 2025," involves live firing at sea and air, attacks on sea and air targets, and anti-submarine operations being practiced under the Eastern Theater Command.
With destroyers, frigates and military aircraft, China continues its military maneuver in front of Taiwan. According to its own statements, a blockade of the island's main ports is to be simulated. Taiwan's president announced restraint.[more]]>
On the second day of large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, China is conducting new exercises on Tuesday, December 30th. This time, with live ammunition firings off the island of 23 million inhabitants. Qualified "Irresponsible" by Taipei, these exercises are also expected to delay the arrival and departure of some international flights.
The exercises of the Chinese army go into the second day. Taiwan reports 130 Chinese flight movements within one day – and shooting exercises of long-range artillery.
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