Taiwan & China — Ministry of National Defense (China)

Taiwan: Taiwan is monitoring the drills and increased Chinese naval activity, viewing them as a security concern.

China — Ministry of National Defense (China): The ministry announced and coordinated the joint drills.

Taiwan: The new base is strategically positioned for a potential conflict over Taiwan, increasing the military threat to Taiwan. This may affect Taiwan's security calculations and defense planning.

China — Ministry of National Defense (China): The Ministry of National Defense did not respond to requests for comment, maintaining ambiguity about the military purpose of the construction. This may be part of China's strategy to downplay militarization.

Taiwan: Taiwan condemned the test as intimidation and identified the missile as a JL-2.

China — Ministry of National Defense (China): Chinese defense ministry reposted the test announcement.

China — Ministry of National Defense (China): The China — Ministry of National Defense (China) did not respond to requests for comment regarding China's seabed mapping and ocean monitoring activities.