Overview
- China’s Eastern Theater Command mobilized army, navy, air force and rocket force units and published five exclusion zones around Taiwan for live firing on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.
- The PLA said activities include sea–air combat patrols, a joint bid to seize comprehensive superiority, and blockade training of key ports and areas, using fighters, bombers, UAVs and long‑range rockets.
- Taiwan established a response center, put forces on high alert, and reported detecting two PLA aircraft and 11 ships, with rapid‑response drills underway.
- Maps and notices warned foreign vessels and aircraft to avoid the designated areas, with state media highlighting focus on deep‑water ports at Keelung and Kaohsiung.
- This marks the sixth major round of PLA exercises targeting Taiwan since 2022, with timing widely linked to the recent U.S. arms sale and heightened friction with Japan.