PLA ‘Justice Mission 2025’ Drills Near Taiwan Signal Blockade Rehearsal and Counter-Intervention Messaging
Late-December 2025 PLA drills around Taiwan featured live rocket artillery fire within 24 nautical miles and expanded multi-zone activity assessed as the largest since 2022. The episode appears to rehearse blockade elements while signaling deterrence toward potential U.S. involvement, though sustainment over weeks remains uncertain according to the source.