China's 'Justice Mission 2025' Drills

China conducted massive military drills, named 'Justice Mission 2025', around Taiwan, involving dozens of rockets, warships, and aircraft. These drills were a show of force to assert China's territorial claims over Taiwan and to warn against Taiwan's independence and external interference, particularly after the United States announced an $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan. Taiwan condemned the drills as a threat to regional security and maintained a high alert, canceling domestic flights and deploying its own military. Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated China's stance on reunification in his New Year's address. The drills drew concern from Western allies, including the International — European Commission and the United Kingdom, and prompted a meeting of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue ambassadors in Beijing. While Chinese ships began to move away, Taiwan's emergency response centers remained operational. Experts believe a full-scale war is unlikely due to the high costs for China.