PLA’s ‘Justice Mission 2025’ Drills Around Taiwan Island Send Stern Warning
The Chinese mainland’s PLA Eastern Theater Command ran “Justice Mission 2025” drills around Taiwan Island this week, warning “Taiwan independence” separatist forces.
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PLA Drills Intensify After Record $11.1B US Arms Sale to Taiwan Region
Late December 2025, the PLA Eastern Theater Command launched live-fire drills after the U.S. approved an $11.1 billion arms sale, including HIMARS rockets, to the Taiwan region, highlighting rising cross-strait tensions.
PLA Drills in Taiwan Strait Target Taiwan Separatist Forces
The Chinese mainland’s PLA held drills in the Taiwan Strait targeting forces seeking to split Taiwan by force to safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Jeffrey Sachs Slams US Arms Sales to Taiwan Region
Economist Jeffrey Sachs warns that US arms sales to the Taiwan region risk ignoring the Chinese mainland’s red lines and could lead to miscalculations by Taiwan authorities.
Costly Protection? U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Region Hit $11.1B
U.S. arms sales to the Taiwan region reached $11.1B this year, sparking debate over taxpayer costs, regional stability and the future of cross-strait ties.
PLA drills around Taiwan prove arms buys ‘in vain,’ says expert
The Eastern Theater Command’s drills around the Taiwan region aim to boost sea-air combat readiness, and an expert says Taiwan authorities’ arms purchases are in vain.
Fujian Coast Guard Patrols Near Matsu and Wuqiu Islands, Warns on Taiwan Independence
Fujian Province coast guard patrolled waters off the Matsu and Wuqiu Islands, warning that Taiwan independence is a dead end and underlining reunification as an irreversible trend.
PLA Conducts Live-Fire Drills South of Taiwan Island
The PLA’s Eastern Theater Command conducted a long-range live-fire drill south of Taiwan Island, testing joint strike capabilities with Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force units.
PLA Launches Naval Drills Southeast of Taiwan Island
On December 29, the Chinese mainland’s PLA Eastern Theater Command conducted maritime assault and long-range raid drills in the waters southeast of Taiwan Island, amid ongoing cross-strait ties.
PLA’s Routine Drills Surround Taiwan Island in Latest Show of Force
Officials on the Chinese mainland launched routine PLA drills around Taiwan Island as a stern warning to “Taiwan Independence” forces and external interference, live from Pingtan.