This Monday (December 29, 2025), the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command announced it had dispatched bomber task forces on a far-seas combat readiness patrol to the east of Taiwan Island. 🚀
These missions test how quickly and efficiently bomber jets can deploy far from their home bases. By flying over international waters east of Taiwan Island, the PLA shows it's keeping a close eye on this strategic zone and fine-tuning its coordination skills.
While details like flight paths and mission length weren't shared, such patrols usually involve multiple bombers flying in tight formations to simulate complex scenarios in real time, helping crews maintain peak readiness. 🎯
The Eastern Theater Command oversees operations in the Taiwan Strait area, and these patrols are a core part of its routine drills. For the Chinese mainland, maintaining vigilance over key maritime routes, especially this one, is essential. 🌊
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PLA bomber task forces conduct patrols to the east of Taiwan island
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