On Monday, December 29, 2025, the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) dispatched bomber task forces to conduct far-seas combat readiness patrols east of Taiwan island, according to Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the command. ✈️🌊
Shi Yi explained that the drills focus on long-distance raids and joint precision strikes, aiming to test the PLA's maneuver capabilities in remote areas. These exercises reflect the Chinese mainland's emphasis on expanding operational reach far beyond its shores.
While the patrols took to the skies, regional security watchers are keeping a close eye on how such actions could shape cross-strait ties and broader stability in the Taiwan Strait. As tensions continue to ebb and flow, missions like these underscore the evolving nature of military readiness in the Asia-Pacific.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation unfolds and regional dynamics evolve. 🔍🌏
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PLA bomber task forces conduct patrols to the east of Taiwan island
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