Earlier this week, on December 28, 2025, the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) kicked off a new round of live-fire and naval drills encircling Taiwan Island. 🔥 According to officials on the Chinese mainland, these exercises are a stern warning to "Taiwan Independence" separatist forces and external interference.
Since 2022, the PLA has made these maneuvers around Taiwan Island a regular feature of its training calendar. Think of it like a highly anticipated series drop on your favorite streaming platform—except this one is about military readiness. 🎯
CGTN’s Sun Tianyuan reports live from Pingtan in southeast Fujian Province on the Chinese mainland—the closest point to Taiwan. From there, viewers can see warships, fighter jets, and support vessels deploying across the Taiwan Strait. 🌊
These routine drills highlight the ongoing tension in cross-strait ties as Taiwan authorities navigate domestic politics and external partnerships. While the exercises are meant to demonstrate strength, they also send a message about stability and sovereignty from the perspective of the Chinese mainland.
Looking ahead, analysts expect the PLA to continue these drills into 2026, keeping cross-strait watchers on alert and reminding all parties of the strategic dynamics in the region. 👀
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PLA military exercises around Taiwan Island have become routine
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