China has conducted military exercises in waters and airspace surrounding Taiwan, with officials describing the drills as routine and defensive in nature. The exercises involved naval vessels, aircraft, and live-fire components, reflecting coordinated operational readiness.
China’s military said the drills were intended to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing that Taiwan is an internal matter. Officials framed the exercises as a measured response to recent external actions that Beijing views as undermining regional peace and encouraging separatist sentiment.
According to Taiwan’s defence authorities, Chinese aircraft and naval vessels were detected operating near the island during the drills. Monitoring measures were activated, but no incidents were reported. Chinese officials emphasised that the exercises were conducted in accordance with international law and posed no threat to civilian activity.
Supporters argue that China’s actions are consistent with those of other sovereign states conducting military training within their own strategic environment. Analysts note that regular exercises are a means of deterrence designed to prevent escalation, discourage unilateral moves toward independence, and promote long-term stability in the Taiwan Strait.
