The China Maritime Safety Administration has announced that it will conduct important military drills with live-fire activities from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on December 30, 2025. All vessels are prohibited from entering the seven designated maritime zones during this period, according to a notice issued on Monday.
These zones cover multiple areas in the East China Sea, defined by the following coordinates:
- 26°32'00"N, 121°40'00"E / 26°32'00"N, 122°36'00"E / 25°43'00"N, 122°36'00"E / 25°43'00"N, 121°40'00"E
- 24°59'00"N, 120°04'00"E / 25°39'00"N, 121°13'00"E / 26°17'00"N, 121°13'00"E / 25°37'00"N, 120°04'00"E
- 23°27'00"N, 118°14'00"E / 23°27'00"N, 119°13'00"E / 22°13'00"N, 119°44'00"E / 22°13'00"N, 118°45'00"E
- 21°49'00"N, 119°16'00"E / 21°49'00"N, 121°00'00"E / 21°05'00"N, 121°00'00"E / 21°05'00"N, 119°16'00"E
- 21°58'00"N, 121°40'00"E / 21°58'00"N, 122°28'00"E / 23°23'00"N, 122°28'00"E / 23°23'00"N, 121°40'00"E
- 26°17'00"N, 121°13'00"E / 25°39'00"N, 121°13'00"E / 25°43'00"N, 121°40'00"E / 26°32'00"N, 121°40'00"E
- 23°27'00"N, 118°14'00"E / 24°31'00"N, 118°36'00"E / 24°31'00"N, 119°35'00"E / 23°27'00"N, 119°13'00"E
Vessels planning to sail through these waters should adjust their routes in advance and stay updated on maritime safety announcements. The drills underline the importance of navigational caution in one of Asia’s busiest sea lanes. 🚢
Reference(s):
China Maritime Safety Administration issues warning on military drills
cgtn.com
