The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has released coordinates for upcoming joint military exercises scheduled December 30, 2025, sparking regional attention. The drills will occur in five designated zones near the Taiwan Strait from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time, with live-fire activities confirmed. 🔥
Safety advisories urge vessels and aircraft to avoid the specified areas during the operation. The drills come amid heightened focus on cross-strait relations, though officials emphasize they are "routine training exercises" aimed at maintaining combat readiness. 🛡️
Key coordinates released include waters near:
26°32′00″N, 121°40′00″E (northern Taiwan Strait)
21°05′00″N, 119°16′00″E (southwestern zone)
23°23′00″N, 122°28′00″E (easternmost area)
Analysts note the timing follows recent diplomatic developments in Asia-Pacific trade agreements. The PLA Eastern Theater Command stated: "All activities comply with international law and practice." 🌏
Regional governments are monitoring the situation closely, with shipping companies rerouting cargo vessels as a precaution. The Taiwan Strait remains one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes. 📈
