China Expands Military Drills Around Taiwan, Testing Blockade and Strike Capabilities

On the second day of exercises, China intensifies military maneuvers under 'Strait Thunder-2025A,' targeting Taiwan's leadership and testing advanced operational tactics.

China's military continues large-scale drills around Taiwan, focusing on blockade and precision strike exercises under the code name 'Strait Thunder-2025A.'
Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity, including 76 aircraft and 15 naval ships operating near the island within 24 hours.
The drills include live-fire exercises, testing capabilities for area regulation, joint blockade, and strikes on key targets, according to China's Eastern Theater Command.
Taiwan has activated its military forces, deploying aircraft, ships, and missile systems to monitor and respond to Chinese maneuvers.
The United States has condemned China's actions as destabilizing, emphasizing the threat to regional security and global prosperity.