China Conducts Large-Scale Military Drills Around Taiwan

China launched a major military exercise, “Just Mission 2025,” encircling Taiwan, prompting the island to deploy its armed forces in response. The drills, led by China’s Eastern Theatre Command, involve army, navy, air force, and rocket units across five maritime zones, simulating blockades and testing combat readiness. Taiwan condemned the exercise as intimidation, activating rapid-response measures to safeguard national security. The development highlights rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait amid Beijing’s assertive stance on the self-ruled island.