#FPReels: China Launches Live-Fire Military Exercises Near Taiwan China’s military released footage on December 29, 2025, showing destroyers, warships and fighter jets conducting large-scale drills around Taiwan. State broadcaster CCTV said the People’s Liberation Army deployed army, navy, air force and artillery units to carry out what it called a “just mission.” The PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command said the drills include live-fire exercises simulating a blockade of Taiwan’s key ports. The exerci

PLA military exercises around Taiwan Island have become routine since 2022 The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army has launched new #drills around #Taiwan Island. #China says the exercises serve as a stern warning to "Taiwan Independence" separatist forces and external interference. Since 2022, the #PLA has conducted such drills on a regular basis. Our reporter Sun Tianyuan reports live from #Pingtan in southeast China's #Fujian Province, the closest point on the Chin

China launches LIVE FIRE drills 12 miles from Taiwan as troops 'shoot at drones'

China has begun two days of military exercises around Taiwan, including live-fire drills that Beijing says simulate a blockade of key ports. Taiwan condemned the move, launching fighter jets, and mobilising troops in response. | Al Jazeera English