Summary
China carried out military exercises around Taiwan for a second day, involving navy destroyers, bombers, and other forces. The drills, running under the name "Justice Mission 2025," included live-fire exercises and simulated blockades of major ports, affecting air traffic and highlighting geopolitical tensions over Taiwan.
Key Facts
- China is conducting military exercises around Taiwan, called "Justice Mission 2025."
- These exercises include live-fire drills in areas Taiwan considers its territorial waters.
- More than 80 domestic flights in Taiwan were canceled, and over 300 international flights could be delayed due to airspace restrictions from the drills.
- The drills followed the announcement of a US arms package to Taiwan worth $11.1 billion.
- China's Foreign Ministry stated the exercises are meant to deter separatist forces in Taiwan.
- The exercises include simulating blockades of Taiwan's major ports and control of important waterways.
- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported increased Chinese aircraft and naval activity during the drills.
- China has conducted similar large-scale military drills around Taiwan several times since 2022.
