Overview
- The PLA’s Eastern Theater Command said the “Mission Justice 2025” exercises concluded successfully after two days of missile launches and joint air‑sea operations.
- Taiwan’s defense ministry reported 77 Chinese military aircraft and 25 navy and coast guard vessels in the last 24 hours, with at least 35 jets crossing the Taiwan Strait’s median line.
- Beijing described the drills as rehearsals for blockading major Taiwanese ports and striking maritime targets.
- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said the maneuvers are not an isolated incident and warned of significant risks to regional security, shipping and global trade.
- Japan and Australia voiced concern over the operations, and China labeled their criticism irresponsible as it said its forces remain at high readiness.