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China: 'Large' Military Exercises with Live Fire Around Taiwan

Published December 29, 2025, 06:32
China: 'Large' Military Exercises with Live Fire Around Taiwan

China announced today the conduct of 'large' military exercises with live fire around Taiwan, expected to begin tomorrow, Tuesday, in five areas in waters and airspace around the island. According to a statement from the administration of the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), units of the army, navy, air force and rocket force are being deployed from March 29th as part of joint exercises codenamed 'Mission Justice 2025'. Taipei reacted strongly, accusing Beijing of 'military intimidation'. The Taiwanese military announced that it had deployed forces in response to the upcoming Chinese exercises, establishing a response center and activating relevant units.