🚨 The Chinese mainland's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has kicked off large-scale military exercises encircling Taiwan Island this week, dubbed 'Justice Mission 2025.' The drills, led by the PLA's Eastern Theater Command, aim to counter what officials call 'provocative collusion' between Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities and the U.S., which recently approved a record $10 billion arms sale to the region.
🔥 Analysts say the maneuvers—featuring naval, air, and missile forces—are a direct response to Washington's escalating military support for Taiwan. 'These drills send an unmistakable message: external interference won't be tolerated,' CGTN's Zhao Yunfei reported, highlighting live-fire simulations near key Taiwan Strait routes.
🌏 Tensions have spiked this year as U.S.-Taiwan military ties deepen, with the DPP leader openly advocating for expanded foreign backing. Meanwhile, Beijing reaffirmed its stance that Taiwan is an 'inalienable part of China,' urging the U.S. to halt arms sales to avoid 'catastrophic consequences.'
💡 For young professionals and students tracking Asia's geopolitics, this escalation underscores the fragile balance in cross-strait relations. As 2025 winds down, all eyes are on whether diplomatic channels can cool the rising heat.
