China's Latest War Games Around Taiwan Show More Aggressive Tone and Advanced Military Capabilities
China's new military drills around Taiwan differ from earlier drills in that they are the sixth round of large-scale war games since 2022 and mark a continued escalation of tensions between China and the US over Taiwan.
China has held two-day military drills Justice Mission 2025 around Taiwan, marking the sixth round of large-scale war games since 2022. The latest drills differ from earlier exercises in their scale and scope, with a greater emphasis on naval operations and live-fire exercises near key Taiwanese islands. The drills also feature more advanced technology and cooperation between different branches of China's military. The Justice Mission 2025 drills are seen as part of China's growing military assertiveness in the Taiwan Strait.
