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China's PLA Drills Amid Historic U.S. Arms Deal for Taiwan

12/31/2025

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The People's Liberation Army conducted a two-day live-fire drill around Taiwan, Justice Mission 2025, to test strategies for weakening Taiwan's air defenses with rockets.
The exercise involved multiple branches and featured advanced equipment.
The United States approved $11.1 billion weapons package for Taiwan, the largest in its history.
Taiwan's defense ministry reported 31 warships and 16 coastguard vessels, while PLA aircraft completed 207 sorties, with 125 crossings of the median line.

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The People's Liberation Army conducted a two-day live-fire drill around Taiwan, Justice Mission 2025, to test strategies for weakening Taiwan's air defenses with rockets.
The exercise involved multiple branches and featured advanced equipment.
The United States approved $11.1 billion weapons package for Taiwan, the largest in its history.
Taiwan's defense ministry reported 31 warships and 16 coastguard vessels, while PLA aircraft completed 207 sorties, with 125 crossings of the median line.