The People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command executed extensive military exercises southeast of Taiwan on December 29, 2025, demonstrating advanced operational capabilities in maritime security. The drills featured coordinated task forces comprising strategic bombers, amphibious assault ships, and anti-ship missile units engaging in sophisticated warfare simulations.
The comprehensive exercises focused on multiple tactical dimensions including vessel-aircraft coordination protocols, precision strikes against maritime targets, long-distance raid operations, and integrated support systems. These operations were conducted across both maritime and aerial domains, representing one of the most complex military demonstrations in the region.
Military analysts note these drills specifically tested the PLA’s capacity for integrated operations both inside and outside island chain formations, while evaluating the effectiveness of neutralizing capabilities at maximum operational ranges. The timing and location of these exercises reflect ongoing developments in regional security dynamics and defense preparedness.
The Eastern Theater Command, responsible for operations in the Taiwan Strait and East China Sea regions, has increasingly conducted such exercises to maintain combat readiness and technological superiority. These drills occur within the context of China’s ongoing commitment to territorial integrity and national sovereignty principles.