China Surrounds Taiwan in Massive War Games

China Launches "Justice Mission 2025" Live-Fire Military Drills Around TaiwanChina’s Ministry of National Defense announced that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has officially launched a large-scale live-fire exercise codenamed “Justice Mission 2025” starting today, December 29, 2025. The operation aims to send a strong warning to Taiwan’s separatist forces and foreign intervention. It involves the army, navy, air force, and rocket force in a major joint operation to test combat coordination and full control over air and maritime domains.The drills feature a full-dimensional strategic blockade around Taiwan, including warships and fighter jets approaching from multiple directions, simulated joint seizure of air and sea superiority, and blockades of critical ports such as Keelung in the north and Kaohsiung in the south to cut off supply routes.China has designated five danger zones encircling Taiwan for live-fire exercises covering the Taiwan Strait and surrounding maritime areas. Intensive missile and airstrike simulations will run on December 30 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., involving long-range missiles, bombers, and attack drones targeting mobile and strategic positions on the island.In response, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense condemned Beijing’s actions as “an irrational attempt to undermine regional peace,” raising combat readiness to the highest level and activating an emergency response center. The escalation follows the recent U.S. approval of a $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, heightening regional tensions