Today, December 30, 2025, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command of mainland China conducted long-range live-fire training in the waters to the north and south of the Taiwan region. The drills involved coordinated joint strikes from ground forces, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Rocket Force.
Li Xi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, noted that the exercises achieved the desired effects. This marks another step in testing integrated multi-branch operations under realistic conditions.
For tech and defense watchers across South and Southeast Asia, these exercises underscore the increasing emphasis on rapid, high-tech coordination in modern military drills. Whether you're tracking defense innovations or regional security trends, the PLA's latest live-fire drills are a key development to watch. 🎯
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PLA conducts long-range live-fire drills to north and south of Taiwan
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