China Sends a Strong Signal With Major Military Drills Around Taiwan
Right now, tensions in the Taiwan Strait are once again in the spotlight as China has launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, clearly aimed at sending a warning message. The exercises, codenamed “Justice Mission 2025,” have been described by Beijing as a response to what it calls “separatist forces” on the island and growing foreign involvement in the region.
According to China’s military, forces from the army, navy, air force, and rocket force have all been mobilised. Warships, aircraft, and missile units were shown in official footage, with the drills reportedly simulating the seizure and blockade of key areas around Taiwan. Live-fire exercises have also been included, underlining how serious and carefully planned these operations are meant to appear.
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The timing of these drills has not gone unnoticed. They are taking place just days after the United States announced a massive new weapons package for Taiwan, valued at around $11 billion. That move was sharply criticised by Beijing, which responded by sanctioning several US defence companies. From China’s point of view, these arms sales are seen as direct interference in what it considers an internal matter.
Taiwan, meanwhile, has reacted with concern and caution. Its defence ministry said it detected dozens of Chinese aircraft and nearly 30 warships and coastguard vessels operating near the island. In response, Taiwan’s own forces and missile systems were deployed and placed on high alert. Officials in Taipei have stressed that these drills challenge international norms and risk further destabilising the region.
Strong language has also been used by Beijing. China’s Eastern Theater Command referred to the drills as a “shield of justice,” warning that any push for independence would be met with force. The foreign ministry echoed that tone, calling the exercises a “severe punishment” and cautioning outside powers against using Taiwan as a way to contain China.
At the heart of this situation is a long-running dispute. China has always claimed Taiwan as its territory and insists on eventual reunification, preferably by peaceful means. However, Chinese law allows for the use of force if Taiwan moves toward formal independence. Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, has rejected Beijing’s claims, arguing that Taiwan is already a sovereign nation and does not need to declare independence.
Despite the fiery rhetoric, opinion polls consistently show that most people in Taiwan want to maintain the status quo, neither unifying with China nor declaring independence. Still, as military drills grow larger and more frequent, the message being sent is clear: pressure is being increased, and the Taiwan Strait remains one of the most sensitive flashpoints in global politics today.
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