A Chinese ship is seen in waters near Pingtan island, the closest point to Taiwan, in eastern China's Fujian province on December 29, 2025. China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on December 29 that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation". (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP via Getty Images)

Beijing encircles Taiwan with warships, bombers and missiles in ‘surprise, large-scale military exercise’ amid U.S. arms deal ‘fury’

China launched large-scale military exercises, codenamed “Justice Mission 2025,” on Monday which reportedly involving warships, fighter jets, bombers, drones, long-range missiles and live-fire drills in zones designed to encircle Taiwan and simulate blockades of key ports.

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