The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command conducted coordinated live-fire exercises and simulated long-range precision strikes involving multiple military branches on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The drills occurred in waters south of the Taiwan region, involving ground forces, naval units, air force elements, and rocket force personnel.
Senior Captain Li Xi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, confirmed the exercises achieved their training objectives. The maneuvers focused on enhancing joint operational capabilities through realistic combat simulations, conducted at 1 p.m. local time during peak daylight hours.
Military analysts note these drills occur amid evolving regional security dynamics, with particular attention to maintaining stability across the Taiwan Strait. The PLA emphasized the exercises represent routine training aligned with China's defensive national policy, while observers highlight their significance for understanding modern military coordination strategies.
Cross-strait relations remain a focal point in Asian geopolitics, with such exercises frequently monitored by international security experts and regional governments. The Chinese mainland has consistently reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful development while maintaining necessary defensive capabilities.
