Overview
- The PLA ran multi‑domain operations across several designated sea and air zones, including long‑range rocket fire and simulated port blockades.
- Taiwan’s defense ministry tracked 130 Chinese military aircraft over a 24‑hour period, plus more than 20 naval and coast guard vessels operating nearby.
- Taipei said the drills disrupted civilian air and maritime traffic but did not amount to an effective blockade of the island.
- Taiwan reported at least 27 rockets fired into surrounding waters as Chinese forces practiced joint strikes, anti‑air and anti‑submarine operations.
- China linked the maneuvers to Washington’s roughly $11.1 billion arms sale and announced sanctions on U.S. defense firms, while President Trump downplayed any immediate invasion risk.