China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan Amid Tensions With Japan
What’s Happening?
China has launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, involving its army, navy, air force and rocket forces in exercises dubbed “Justice Mission 2025”.
The maneuvers include live-fire training, sea and air patrols, and simulated strikes around the island — with restricted air and sea zones in multiple directions.
Why It Matters?
Escalation of Cross-Strait Tensions: The exercises are seen as part of China’s effort to pressure Taiwan and deter outside support.
Japan’s Security Concerns: Recent remarks by Japanese officials about defending Taiwan have drawn Beijing’s ire, tying Tokyo more closely to Taiwan’s security calculus.