China's Military Exercises 'Justice Mission-2025' Around Taiwan

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China's Military Exercises 'Justice Mission-2025' Around Taiwan
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Overview

On December 29–30, 2025, China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, codenamed 'Justice Mission-2025.'

Objectives and Impact

  • Combat Readiness: These exercises tested sea-air combat capabilities, joint seizure of superiority, and port blockades.
  • Deterrence: They demonstrated China's all-dimensional deterrence strategies.
  • Economic Context: Taiwan's economy grew by 8.6% in 2025, its fastest growth since 2010, driven by the global AI boom and semiconductor demand.
  • Tensions: The exercises underscored escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait as Taiwan strengthened security ties with the U.S.
Date
2025-12-29
Category
Conflict
Country/Region
China / Taiwan

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