China’s Live-Fire Drills

On 29 December 2025, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched a large-scale military exercise encircling Taiwan, named “Justice Mission 2025.” The drills involve coordinated maneuvers by the PLA’s: This isn’t your run-of-the-mill training. The scope covers multiple sea and air zones around Taiwan’s north, southwest, southeast, and eastern approaches — essentially forming a military cordon […]