China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan, Heightening Regional Tensions
DEFENSE
China's People's Liberation Army conducted large-scale military drills around Taiwan, named 'Justice Mission 2025', to showcase deterrent capabilities against external support for Taiwan. The exercises included live-fire drills and the deployment of ships and aircraft, with 130 aircraft detected by Taiwan's Defense Ministry.
Tensions escalated as the drills created temporary 'dangerous zones' affecting air travel. China emphasized its commitment to prevent Taiwan's independence amid rising tensions with the U.S. and Japan.

Feb 21, 2026, 1:28 PM