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China's Military Drill Signals Reunification Resolve Amidst Power Play

1/8/2026

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The live-fire drill around Taiwan, Justice Mission 2025, demonstrates Beijing's commitment to reunification and deterring challenges.
China’s leadership looks to its 1895 defeat by Japan to inform current military strategies.
The anti-corruption campaign aims to strengthen institutional integrity and warfighting capability.
Analysts say the campaign may also consolidate political power and eliminate rivals, complicating assessments of military professionalism and morale.

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Story summary

The live-fire drill around Taiwan, Justice Mission 2025, demonstrates Beijing's commitment to reunification and deterring challenges.
China’s leadership looks to its 1895 defeat by Japan to inform current military strategies.
The anti-corruption campaign aims to strengthen institutional integrity and warfighting capability.
Analysts say the campaign may also consolidate political power and eliminate rivals, complicating assessments of military professionalism and morale.