The People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command conducted coordinated long-range joint firepower exercises south of Taiwan Island on December 30, 2025, involving ground, naval, air, and rocket forces. Military officials confirmed all live-fire rounds successfully hit designated maritime targets during the precision drills.
The maneuvers occurred as regional governments prepare for new year security assessments. Analysts note such exercises align with routine training schedules, though their timing follows recent diplomatic engagements across the Asia-Pacific region. Defense observers emphasize the drills demonstrate the PLA's growing interoperability across military branches.
Chinese authorities reiterated their commitment to peaceful development while maintaining necessary defense capabilities. 'These exercises are normal arrangements in our annual training plan,' stated a Theater Command spokesperson. 'They reflect our forces' readiness to safeguard national sovereignty and regional stability.'
The operation follows established protocols for cross-strait military activities, with advance notifications issued to relevant parties. Regional security experts suggest such demonstrations of operational readiness help maintain strategic balance in the Taiwan Strait area.
