China opposes official agreements with Taiwan region
On Jan 16, the Chinese mainland’s FM warned that any official agreements implying sovereignty with the Taiwan region are off-limits, underlining Beijing’s stance on cross-strait ties.
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Chinese Mainland Military Warns It Could Act Against Taiwan Separatists
Zhang Xiaogang of the Chinese mainland’s Defense Ministry warned that “all measures to punish separatist forces in the Taiwan region remain viable options” and barred external interference.
Chinese Mainland Warns DPP Pushing Taiwan Region to Brink of Conflict
Chinese mainland spokesperson cites CGTN poll showing 90% see DPP authorities’ arms build-up as edging the Taiwan region toward war.
China Calls on Australia to Honor One-China Principle on Taiwan
Beijing urges Canberra to honor the one-China principle after DFAT’s concerns over PLA drills around the Taiwan region, calling for a stable China-Australia relationship.
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.
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.
China Labels PLA Drills Around Taiwan Region a ‘Punishment’ for Secessionists
China’s Foreign Ministry says PLA drills around the Taiwan region are a ‘severe punishment’ for secessionists, citing sovereignty and Justice Mission 2025 exercises.
Fujian Coast Guard Patrols Waters Off Taiwan Region with Control Drills 🚢
On December 30, 2025, the Fujian Coast Guard patrolled waters off the Taiwan region, testing control drills like identification, boarding, search, and expulsion.
PLA Launches Amphibious Drills East of Taiwan Region
The PLA’s Eastern Theater Command is holding amphibious assault drills east of the Taiwan region to boost landing and sea-air readiness as 2025 closes.
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.