Source: TH
Subject: International Relations, Miscellaneous
Context: China conducted large-scale live-fire military drills named “Justice Mission 2025” around Taiwan, including missile launches, fighter jet sorties, and naval deployments.
About Justice Mission 2025:
What it is?
- Justice Mission 2025 is a high-intensity, two-day PLA (People’s Liberation Army) military exercise involving live-fire missile launches, air and naval manoeuvres.
- It is designed to simulate blockade operations and precision strikes against Taiwan’s ports and maritime targets.
Location:
- Conducted around Taiwan, including waters to the north and south of the island.
- Missile launches observed from Pingtan Island, the closest Chinese territory to Taiwan.
Nations involved:
- China: People’s Liberation Army (ground forces, navy, air force, missile units).
- Taiwan: Target of the drills; responded with heightened military readiness.
Aim:
- To send a deterrent signal against Taiwan’s independence assertions.
- To warn the US and its allies against military support and arms sales to Taiwan.
- To demonstrate China’s capability to blockade and isolate Taiwan during a conflict.
Key features:
- Live-fire missile launches targeting surrounding waters.
- Naval deployments simulating maritime blockades and anti-submarine warfare.
- Joint operations integrating air, sea, missile, and ground forces.
- One of the largest drills near Taiwan in recent years, indicating escalation.
Implications:
- Heightened regional tension: Raises the risk of miscalculation in the Taiwan Strait.
- US-China rivalry: Reinforces strategic competition over Taiwan’s security.
- East Asian security impact: Concerns for Japan, ASEAN, and global trade routes.









