This week, mainland China’s PLA Eastern Theater Command kicked off its “Justice Mission 2025” drills around Taiwan Island, marking a major joint exercise across land, sea, air, and rocket forces. Here’s what you need to know in a nutshell 🎯
1. What is “Justice Mission 2025”?
It’s a series of live-fire drills launched in late December 2025 by mainland China’s PLA. According to official statements, the goal is boosting real-combat readiness in the Taiwan Strait and nearby zones, while sending a clear message against external interference and the push for 'Taiwan independence' by Taiwan authorities.
2. Legal Backing & International Norms
The PLA notes these exercises fall within mainland China’s sovereign rights over its territorial waters and airspace. By sharing public coordinates and time windows in advance, they say they’re following established maritime practices to keep civilian vessels and aircraft safe 🚢✈️.
3. Key Training Highlights
- Sea-air combat readiness patrols (Navy + Air Force) ⚓✈️
- Joint operations to secure strategic advantage
- Blockade drills at critical ports
- Multi-layer deterrence beyond the Taiwan Strait
These realistic scenarios aim to sharpen coordination across forces and test rapid-response capabilities.
4. Why It Matters
For young pros in South and Southeast Asia, these drills highlight how regional security dynamics are evolving. Whether you’re into defense tech, geopolitical trends, or just curious about global flashpoints, “Justice Mission 2025” underlines shifting power balances in the Asia-Pacific 🌏.
Stay tuned for more updates as the exercises wrap up and analysts weigh in on their implications for cross-strait ties and wider regional stability.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
