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China simulates Taiwan port blockade

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China launched large live‑fire military exercises around Taiwan, simulating a blockade of major ports in "Justice Mission 2025," which Beijing called a "stern warning" after a U.S. arms sale.

by Daniel P. Aldrich

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China may have tested Japan and the United States to see their response through military actions by its aircraft carrier Liaoning and bombers near Japan www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12...
China may have tested Japan and U.S. readiness in Pacific
The Liaoning and Chinese and Russian bombers turned back in the Pacific Ocean near the coasts of Shikoku and the Kii Peninsula.
www.japantimes.co.jp
December 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM

Reposted by Henry Jones

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China has launched major military drills near Taiwan, involving ground forces, navy, air force, and rocket units in the Taiwan Strait. The exercises focus on sea-air combat patrols, blockades of key ports, and pressure beyond the island chain. Beijing says the drills are a warning to Taiwan.
December 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM

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China launched its most extensive war games around Taiwan on Monday to showcase Beijing's ability to cut off the island from outside support in a conflict, testing Taipei's resolve to defend itself and its arsenal of U.S.-made weapons.

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China stages record drills designed to encircle Taiwan
China launched its most extensive war games around Taiwan on Monday to showcase Beijing's ability to cut off the island from outside support in a conflict, testing Taipei's resolve to defend itself an...
www.reuters.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM

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Asie / La Chine engage des exercices militaires d’ampleur autour de Taïwan
La Chine engage des exercices militaires d’ampleur autour de Taïwan
La Chine a débuté, lundi, l'opération "Mission justice 2025" autour de Taïwan, des exercices militaires "majeurs" avec des tirs à munitions réelles. Taipei a dit déployer les "forces appropriées", ajo...
www.france24.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:08 AM

by Timothy D. McBride

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China's military holds live drills around Taiwan after Trump arms sale announcement www.axios.com/2025/12/29/c...
China's military holds live drills around Taiwan after Trump arms sale announcement
The drills were "a stern warning" against "'Taiwan Independence' separatist forces and external interference," a Chinese official said.
www.axios.com
December 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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China's PLA conducting Justice Mission 2025 exercise surrounding Taiwan with ground, air, naval, missile and other forces. www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/20251...
PLA conducts training exercises around Taiwan, issues warning to 'Taiwan separatists'
www.chinadaily.com.cn
December 29, 2025 at 2:33 AM
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