With the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's J-10 fighter jets recently completing their flight performances at the Singapore Airshow, a Chinese military affairs expert highlighted a hidden significance behind the aircraft's airshow and joint drills in the past year, saying that the long-distance overseas flights of the Chinese aircraft mark the PLA Air Force's strides toward strategic force.

Senior Captain Zhai Shichen, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command stated, from February 2 to 6, the naval and air forces of the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea. In an attempt to stir up troubles in the South China Sea, the Philippine side roped in countries outside the region and conducted so-called “bilateral air patrol”, undermining peace and stability in the region. Forces of the Southern Theater Command will remain on high alert and resolutely safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

Palmer Luckey, founder of US defense contractor Anduril, posted an image with a caption on social media on Friday, claiming that "not convinced China's J-35 measures up to the real deal." His remarks quickly sparked a debate on international social platform, with some netizens mocking his comment.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned yet another new Type 052D guided missile destroyer, the Ganzi (Hull Number 128), with its training footage released by official media on Thursday. A Chinese military affairs expert said that the Type 052D is a very capable class of warship that is suitable for mass production and continued upgrades, and ships of this class are making significant contributions to China's national defense.

Amid Pakistan's remarks that multiple countries have expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 fighter jets, a Bloomberg report on Tuesday questioned whether Pakistan's production capacity of the China-Pakistan jointly developed aircraft can meet a potential sudden surge in demand. A Chinese aviation expert said that this could be a “sweet problem” for Pakistan, as backed by strong order demand, the country's aviation industry is expected to develop rapidly, and potential capacity constraints are ultimately not a true concern given China's support for Pakistan in manufacturing this type of fighter jet.

Some of China's top military aviation products, including the J-35A stealth fighter and the J-10CE, are being exhibited at the Singapore Airshow that kicked off on Tuesday, with the J-10C fighters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force's Bayi Aerobatic Team making their flight-performance debut in Singapore. A Chinese aviation expert said Chinese warplanes offer high performance, reliability and reasonable pricing, giving them strong potential in the international market.

Taiwan regional authorities on Sunday claimed that the number of PLA military aircraft conducting patrols around Taiwan has surged from 380 sorties in 2020 to 5,709 sorties in 2025, an increase of nearly 15 times. Chinese mainland military affairs experts told the Global Times that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities released this set of data to create a public narrative of the so-called "PLA exerting pressure on Taiwan," but as the PLA's resolve and confidence in resolving the Taiwan question have been multiplying, attempts by "Taiwan independence" separatist forces to resist are completely futile.

Official Chinese media on Saturday provided details on rarely seen systematic test flights featuring newly manufactured J-20A stealth fighter jets, with an expert saying that the Chinese manufacturer has reached a new level in aircraft production.

The Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized naval and air forces to conduct a combat readiness patrol on Saturday in the territorial waters and airspace of Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas, according to a statement published by the official WeChat account of the PLA Southern Theater Command on Saturday.

On January 30, China Coast Guard carried out law enforcement patrols in the territorial sea of Huangyan Dao and its surrounding areas. Since the beginning of January, China Coast Guard has carried out law enforcement patrols over relevant areas, regulated vessels engaged in illegal activities and provocations in accordance with laws and regulations, resolutely safeguarded national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Also, China Coast Guard conducted search and emergency rescue operations in China's jurisdictional waters and successfully rescued Filipino crew members over board, and upheld maritime safety and order.

The aircraft carrier Fujian has been conducting test and training missions as scheduled since its commissioning, and the vessel is making steady progress toward the goal of developing formation-oriented, systematic combat capabilities, China's Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday.

In response to media inquiries regarding US President Donald Trump's recent statement about seizing Greenland and the previous US military action to forcibly control Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with some commentators suggesting that these moves could affect China's approach to resolving the Taiwan question, Chinese Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Jiang Bin said that the ministry has already responded, noting that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair and is fundamentally different from the situations mentioned.

The Ministry of National Defense of China on Thursday slammed the release of animated videos by some foreign arms firms depicting the “sinking” of Chinese naval vessels as acts of self-indulgence.

Question: We've noticed that the Japanese government has been making intensive moves to expand its military buildup. It has sent provocative signals in sensitive areas such as developing long-range missiles and loosening restrictions on weapons export, and has made covert arrangements with the US to further integrate operational command and control. What's your comment on this?

Facts have proven that any attempt to contain or block China is doomed to fail.

China stands ready to work with Russia to enrich the substance of cooperation, improve exchange mechanisms, enhance the capacity to address various risks and challenges and add positive energy to global security and stability, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said in a video call with his Russian counterpart Andrei Belousov on Tuesday, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command said in a statement on Tuesday that, from Sunday to Monday, the PLA Southern Theater Command Navy conducted a routine patrol in the South China Sea.

A US carrier strike group has reportedly arrived in the Middle East region by Monday amid speculation over potential operations against Iran, while the Iranian side said the US warships would not weaken Iran's defense resolve.

Taiwan media exposed that the military on the island has newly established a high-level “joint firepower coordination center” to coordinate its overcomplicated firepower deployment, with US personnel involved amid US-made equipment's commissioning. A Chinese mainland expert on Monday slammed the move as a futile attempt to resist reunification and seek “independence” by relying on the US.

J-10C fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's Bayi Aerobatic Team will deliver flight performances at the upcoming Singapore Airshow for the first time, with the aircraft scheduled to make a direct flight to Singapore via in-flight refueling, according to Chinese media reports on Sunday. An expert said that through the event, the J-10C is expected to attract more foreign procurement interests.

An editorial to be published by a flagship newspaper of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Sunday vows to fight and win the war against corruption in the military.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command launched a joint rescue operation on Friday for a foreign cargo ship en route from the Philippines to South China's Guangdong Province, which had capsized in waters near China's Huangyan Dao. As of 12:30 pm, 17 of the 21 Filipino crew members had been rescued, according to an official statement from the command.

China's first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, has reached operational capability, as revealed in an official media report on the first anniversary of the warship's commissioning on Thursday. An expert said that the short period it took for the new-type vessel to become combat-ready is incredible.

The Canadian Armed Forces have modeled a hypothetical US military invasion of Canada and the country's potential response for the first time in a century, according to a Canadian media report on Tuesday. A Chinese expert said that Canada's reported move highlights the growing rift between the two allies amid the US' territorial claims, and reflects Canada's sense of crisis as well as a certain level of preparedness to not succumb to US bullying.

A Philippine government aircraft illegally intruded into the territorial airspace over China's Huangyan Dao without the approval of the Chinese government. The naval and air forces dispatched by the PLA Southern Theater Command warned and expelled it in accordance with law and regulations, said Air Force Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command on Tuesday.

A Type 055 large destroyer of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has boosted key new capabilities through new practices in a recent free-form confrontational exercise against a submarine in the South China Sea, official Chinese media reported on Tuesday. An expert noted that the Type 055 not only excels at air defense and anti-ship operations, but also at anti-submarine warfare.

BRICS members, including China, Russia and South Africa, recently wrapped up a joint maritime exercise off South Africa, in which they practiced rescuing a hijacked commercial vessel, according to official Chinese media on Sunday.

From January 16 to 17, the US guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn and the oceanographic survey vessel USNS Mary Sears transited the Taiwan Straits. The PLA Eastern Theater Command deployed naval and air assets to monitor and track the US vessels' movements, ensuring effective response and management. The PLA Eastern Theater Command remains on high alert to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security, as well as regional peace and stability, said Senior Colonel Xu Chenghua, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, on Saturday.

The Southern Theater Command has in recent days organized drone flight training in the airspace near China's Dongsha Island, which was entirely legitimate and lawful, said Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson for the PLA Southern Theater Command, on Saturday.

A growing number of people with insights in Japan have realized the serious danger and damages caused by the Japanese government's erroneous actions. In recent years, Japan's increasingly arrogant right-wing conservative forces have been pushing for greater military buildup and remilitarization, leading the nation down a perilous path. History has demonstrated that unchecked Japanese militarist ambitions would pose a grave threat to other Asian nations and ultimately bring catastrophic disasters upon the Japanese people. As clearly stipulated in the Potsdam Proclamation, "There must be eliminated for all time the authority and influence of those who have deceived and misled the people of Japan into embarking on world conquest." China stands ready to work with all peace-loving countries to resolutely contain any dangerous attempts to revive militarism, jointly uphold the outcomes of the victory in World War II, and safeguard peace and stability in the region and beyond.

A recent official media program unveiled some of the equipment and tactics used by a special forces unit of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) in a nighttime hostage rescue training drill against terrorists. An expert said that the exercise displayed the PLA special forces' capabilities in infiltration and key personnel extraction.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed on Wednesday that several countries were “actively” engaged in talks with Pakistan for its JF-17 fighter jets, Pakistani media the Dawn reported. A Chinese expert named the China-Pakistan co-developed aircraft's capabilities, which were demonstrated last year in real combat, as a reason behind the increasing international interests.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Information Support Force is reportedly developing more than 10 types of experimental equipment, aiming to boost the combat capability of new qualities using quantum technology and supercomputing. A Chinese expert said on Thursday that quantum technology is characterized by high confidentiality, while supercomputers could enable fast intelligence processing and transmission, which provide advantages on the battlefield.

Indonesia and Pakistan are closing in on a defense deal involving JF-17 fighter jet jointly developed by China and Pakistan, Reuters reported on Monday, citing sources. A Chinese expert said on Tuesday that JF-17 is an outstanding warplane with advanced radar and weapon systems, and foreign interest reflects that it is gaining more international recognition.

The US used a secret aircraft that painted to look like a civilian plane in a military operation that killed 11 people last September, it was exposed by the New York Times on Monday. A Chinese expert said on Tuesday that, if the case turns out to be true, using aircraft in civilian disguise for military operations violates international law, and it is an immoral behavior that could severely undermine the international order of civilian aviation. The expert also warned all parties to raise vigilance, as the case further exposed the US' recklessness in resorting to foul means in military operations.

A new variant of the Type 054A guided missile frigate has entered service with the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, characterized by a main gun of a larger caliber and an extended flight deck to host a new-type anti-submarine helicopter, official Chinese media reported on Monday.

Chinese official media unveiled more details about two upgraded versions of the J-20 stealth fighter jet, the J-20A and the J-20S, on Sunday, the 15th anniversary of the J-20's maiden flight, highlighting the continuous evolution of the J-20 series aircraft.

Iran warned Washington on Sunday that any US attack would lead to Tehran striking back against Israel and regional US military bases as "legitimate targets" after the US President Donald Trump has been briefed on options for military strikes in Iran amid ongoing protests in the country, according to media reports.

In mid-January, the "Will for Peace 2026" joint maritime exercise will be held in the sea and airspace near Simon's Town, South Africa, with BRICS members including China, Russia and South Africa taking part, according to a statement from China's Ministry of National Defense on Friday.

Amid the US' pursuit of Greenland and worries about a US military takeover, US Vice President JD Vance reportedly again hyped that Greenland is “critical” for the defense of the US and the world against possible Russian or Chinese missile attacks. Such rhetoric is only a made-up excuse for the US' hegemonic territorial claims on Greenland, a Chinese expert said on Friday.

Two Chinese think tanks on Thursday jointly release a research report on Japan's nuclear capabilities amid Japanese right-wing forces expanding nuclear ambitions, warning that Japan has the capabilities to develop nuclear weapons within a relatively short timeframe, calling on the international community to be on high alert to thwart any dangerous attempt to revive Japanese militarism and to jointly safeguard the postwar international order and the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.

The Diaoyu Dao and their affiliated islets are China's inherent territory. It is legitimate and lawful for the China Coast Guard (CCG) to conduct patrols and law-enforcement operations in the relevant waters to safeguard maritime rights and territorial integrity, leaving no room for anyone seeking to infringe upon China's territory. There is no need for the relevant parties to make a fuss over this, Chinese Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Thursday.

During a routine patrol in waters under China's jurisdiction, crew members of a PLA Navy vessel rescued a distressed Philippine fisherman. Many Filipinos expressed gratitude and commended this humanitarian act by the Chinese side. In stark contrast, certain individuals in the Philippines have sought to exploit their own fishermen as pawns for maritime infringements, provocations, and sensational propaganda, putting them in an awkward position and without any regard for their livelihoods and safety. These hypocritical and cold-blooded individuals also made unfounded accusations against China. Facts speak louder than words, and justice prevails in people's heart. China remains unwavering in its resolve to safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, and is committed to working with regional countries to foster a sea of peace, friendship, and cooperation in the South China Sea.

Criticism over Japan's negative moves in military and security areas among the international community, including the Southeast Asian countries, has been vocal and consistent. Instead of repenting for its historical crimes and exercising caution on military buildup, Japan has fabricated various excuses to accelerate its military expansion, brazenly exported destructive weapons, and even clamored for nuclear armament in defiance of global opposition. Such actions further expose the sinister intent of Japan's right-wing forces to push for remilitarization and the resurrection of militarism. All peace-loving countries and peoples need to see through the Japanese government's ulterior motives, work together to prevent the revival of Japanese militarism, uphold the post-war international order, and defend peace and stability in the region and the world.

China's top aircraft manufacturer, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), on Wednesday announced that it had hosted first flights of the new year for the J-35 carrier-based stealth fighter jet among other types of aircraft, accompanied by photos and a video. An expert said the move demonstrated China's confidence in its warplane production capabilities.

An F-16 fighter jet of the air force on the island of Taiwan crashed on Tuesday, media on the island reported.

The US military operation in Venezuela to seize the country's president Nicolás  Maduro showed new tactical adjustments compared with previous similar US actions, including the deployment of more advanced weapons, the application of drones and the role of the mole planted by the US intelligence agency, said a Chinese military affairs expert on Sunday, while stressing the unlawfulness and injustice of the US action.

The Chinese military officially kicked off the annual training of 2026 on Sunday, the first work day of the year, with the participation of some of the country's latest weaponry and equipment such as unmanned systems, the J-20 stealth fighter jet, the Type 055 destroyer and the DF-17 hypersonic missile, according to official media reports.

After the US military strikes on Venezuela on Saturday, which reportedly led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Chinese military affairs experts analyzed how the US Delta Force carried out the mission, while stressing the illegality of the US invasion of a sovereign state.

Responding to hypes by external forces regarding the just-concluded "Justice Mission 2025" joint drills, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Friday that China will never allow any force to tie our hands in curbing "Taiwan independence" separatist activities in the name of safeguarding cross-Straits peace. He urged relevant countries to stop conniving at and supporting "Taiwan independence" forces, and stop stirring up trouble on the Taiwan question.

Responding to hypes by external forces regarding the just-concluded "Justice Mission 2025" joint drills, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Friday that China will never allow any force to tie our hands in curbing "Taiwan independence" separatist activities in the name of safeguarding cross-Straits peace. He urged relevant countries to stop conniving at and supporting "Taiwan independence" forces, and stop stirring up trouble on the Taiwan question.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has commissioned a new Type 052D guided missile destroyer, which features upgraded radar, weapon and network systems, leading to enhanced regional air defense, sea attack and task force command capabilities, official media reported.

The PLA Eastern Theater Command has successfully completed “Justice Mission 2025” drills and fully tested the integrated joint operations capabilities of its troops, Senior Captain Li Xi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command said on Wednesday.

China Coast Guard on Wednesday conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and its surrounding waters. Since December, China Coast Guard has been consistently carrying out law enforcement patrols in the relevant maritime areas. In accordance with laws and regulations, China Coast Guard has been regulating vessels engaged in illegal infringement, further strengthening control over the relevant sea areas, and resolutely safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

The "Justice Mission 2025" joint military drills continued into the second day on Tuesday.

The Fujian Coast Guard on Tuesday continued to organize task forces to carry out law enforcement patrol in the waters off the east of Taiwan island. The China Coast Guard (CCG), in collaboration with the Global Times, has released a poster titled "Guardianship," demonstrating the richness of the CCG's law enforcement methods and its capability to safeguard peace.

"Fire! Fire! All rounds hit target!" On Tuesday, the PLA Eastern Theater Command released footage of the live-fire drills conducted in the afternoon. The live-fire drill was the highlight of the "Justice Mission-2025" military exercises. In accordance with the plan, the Eastern Theater Command carried out important military exercises and organized live-fire drills in the designated maritime and aerial areas from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Tuesday. Zhang Chi, a professor at the National Defense University, said that wherever the “Taiwan independence” separatists are, the PLA's firepower package will be delivered there.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday afternoon released its fourth theme poster on military drills “Justice Horse, Besiege and Disintegration”, which features three J-20 stealth fighter jets flying alongside and two destroyers providing escort, with the PLA Type 075 amphibious assault ship Hainan beneath the horse depicted in the image. The poster indicates that the PLA Southern Theater Command has also deployed forces to participate in the "Justice Mission 2025" joint military drills, while showcasing the PLA's powerful capabilities in joint theater operations, cross-domain mobility, and coordinated combat.

Zhu Anqing, spokesperson of the East Sea Bureau, the China Coast Guard (CCG) said that on Tuesday, the Fujian Coast Guard continued to organize law enforcement patrol in the waters off the Taiwan island. The patrol focused on drills such as verification and identification, warning and expulsion, as well as visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS), which tested the regional control capabilities.

Theme Poster on Military Drills “Justice Horse, Besiege and Disintegration” Released by PLA Eastern Theater Command

Zhu Anqing, spokesperson of the East Sea Bureau, the China Coast Guard: On December 30, the Fujian Coast Guard continued to organize law enforcement patrol in the waters off the Taiwan Island. The patrol focused on drills such as verification and identification, warning and expulsion, as well as visit, board, search and seizure, which tested the regional control capabilities.

On December 30, the PLA Eastern Theater Command dispatched task forces of amphibious assault ships, destroyers, frigates, and unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct drills in the waters to the east of the Taiwan Island, focusing on subjects of all-dimensional force projection, breaching and raid by elite forces, as well as seizure of key ports. The drills tested capabilities of task force coordination, systemic operations, and precision strikes on key targets.

The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday released footage of its long-range live-fire artillery drills, showing the ground forces launching live-fire strikes with long-range modularized rocket systems. Zhang Chi, a professor at the National Defense University, said that the purpose of the live-fire drills is to conduct pinpoint attacks, striking straight at the weaknesses of the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces.

Senior Captain Li Xi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command: At 1300, December 30, the ground forces of the PLA Eastern Theater Command organized live fire training, while conducting simulated long-range joint strike with units of the Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force in the waters to the south of the Taiwan Island. The drills achieved desired effects.

The People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command spokesperson Li Xi announced that at 9:00 am on Tuesday, PLA Eastern Theater Command Army troops conducted long-range live-fire strikes in relevant waters north of Taiwan island, achieving the expected results. A professor from the National Defense University told the Global Times on the same day that all energy facilities, major ports, and military bases of the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces are under the PLA's fire coverage network.

On Tuesday, the China Coast Guard (CCG) continued to organize task forces to carry out comprehensive law enforcement patrol in the waters off the Taiwan island, the Matsu and Wuqiu islands. The CCG, in conjunction with the Global Times, released the "Throat-choking" poster, demonstrating the CCG's capability to control key maritime areas and seize dangerous targets.

Senior Captain Li Xi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command: At 0900, December 30, the ground forces of the PLA Eastern Theater Command conducted long-range live fire drills in the waters to the north of the Taiwan Island and achieved desired effects. 

Following “Shield of Justice, Smashing Illusion” and “Arrow of Justice, Control and Denial,” the PLA Eastern Theater Command on Tuesday released its third theme poster titled “Justice Hammer, Blockade and Disruption.” It depicts two sledgehammers striking hard at southern and northern parts of Taiwan island, symbolizing "smashing the head and severing the tail." The upper hammer smashes the separatist ideology of reactionary elements in Taiwan who seek "Taiwan independence," while the lower hammer crushes a die-hard "Taiwan independence" separatist holding the badge of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), as well as Taiwan military soldier armed with a Stinger missile.

On December 30, the PLA Eastern Theater Command employed destroyers, frigates, fighters and bombers to conduct drills on subjects of identification and verification, warning and expulsion, simulated strikes, assault on maritime targets, as well as anti-air and anti-submarine operations in the waters to the north and south of the Taiwan Island. The drills tested capabilities of sea-air coordination and integrated blockade and control.

Information released by the PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday showed that many new-quality combat forces, including an amphibious assault ship task force, bomber task forces and drones, have participated in the ongoing "Justice Mission 2025" exercise. Notably, this marks the first appearance of a Type 075 amphibious assault ship in exercises surrounding Taiwan.

On Monday, the Fujian Coast Guard organized a flotilla to conduct law-enforcement patrols in waters near the island of Taiwan.

On Monday, the Fujian Coast Guard organized a flotilla to conduct law-enforcement patrols in waters near the island of Taiwan, carrying out drills including joint fishery protection, certificate verification and identification, and interception and seizure, testing its capabilities in effective control and efficient law enforcement.

On December 29, the Fujian Coast Guard organized task forces to carry out comprehensive law enforcement patrol in the waters off the Matsu and Wuqiu Islands, focusing on subjects of identification and verification as well as control and expulsion operations. The drills tested capabilities of rapid response and emergency handling.

Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command: On December 29, the PLA Eastern Theater Command dispatched task forces of bombers, amphibious assault ships, anti-ship missiles to conduct drills on vessel-aircraft coordination, maritime target strike, long-distance raid, and comprehensive support in the waters and airspace to the southeast of the Taiwan Island. The drills tested capabilities of integrated operations inside and outside the island chain, and of neutralizing the enemy at maximum range.

The relevant military actions by the PLA serve as a stern warning to “Taiwan independence” separatist forces and external interference forces, and as a necessary and just move to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, when commenting on the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) launching the “Justice Mission 2025” exercise on Monday.

The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) released an AI-generated short video titled "Joint operations to thwart 'Taiwan independence' attempts" for its latest military exercises. With cutting-edge visual effects, the video depicts swarms of eagles, sharks, fish, bees, wolves, and apes morphing into the PLA's latest unmanned weaponry and equipment, showcasing large-scale unmanned combat scenarios.

In response to a question asking that the PLA Eastern Theater Command conducted military exercises near Taiwan island. It has been reported that these exercises are in response to the recent US announcement of a $11.1 billion large-scale arms sale to Taiwan region, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that the spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command has already released information regarding the military exercises. The military exercises conducted by the PLA are a serious warning against the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces' attempt to pursue "independence" by force and a necessary action to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

After the PLA Eastern Theater Command launched the "Justice Mission 2025" military exercises on Monday morning, a spokesperson for the DPP's defense authority released a video titled "Resilient Taiwan. Steadfast Defense" on overseas social media platforms, hyping combat readiness of its "three armed forces." Responding to this and commenting on the highlights of PLA's drills in the morning, Zhang Chi, a professor of the National Defense University, told the Global Times that the exercises conducted simulated strikes against key symbolic targets associated with the heads of the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces. Zhang emphasized that the PLA is always ready to deliver precise sanctions against the principal "Taiwan independence" criminals.

Zhu Anqing, spokesperson of the East Sea Bureau, the China Coast Guard (CCG), said that on Monday, the Fujian Coast Guard organized task forces to carry out law enforcement patrol in the waters surrounding the Taiwan island, conducting drills on subjects of joint protection of fishing activities, identification and verification, as well as interception and detention operations against unwarranted vessels. The drills tested capabilities of effective jurisdiction and efficient law enforcement. The CCG then released an illustration of its vessel task forces' law enforcement patrol off Taiwan island in accordance with the one-China principle.

Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command: On December 29, the PLA Eastern Theater Command is dispatching bomber task forces to conduct far-seas combat readiness patrols to the east of the Taiwan Island, focusing on subjects of long-distance raid and joint precision strike. The drills intend to test capabilities of maneuver operations in remote areas.

On December 29, the Fujian Coast Guard organized task forces to carry out law enforcement patrol in the waters surrounding the Taiwan Island, conducting drills on subjects of joint protection of fishing activities, identification and verification as well as interception and detention operations against unwarranted vessels. The drills tested capabilities of effective jurisdiction and efficient law enforcement.

On December 29, the PLA Eastern Theater Command is employing its fighters, airborne early warning aircraft, electronic warfare aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct drills on regional patrol, aerial confrontation, and information support in the airspace to the southwest of the Taiwan Island. The drills intend to test capabilities of multi-type aircraft coordination and seizing air superiority.

Zhu Anqing, spokesperson of the East Sea Bureau, the China Coast Guard (CCG) said that from Monday, the Fujian Coast Guard organized task forces to carry out comprehensive law enforcement patrol in the waters off the Taiwan island, the Matsu and Wuqiu Islands. These activities were carried out to exercise the jurisdiction over the Taiwan Island and its attached islets in accordance with the one-China principle.

The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched the "Justice Mission 2025" exercise on Monday. Experts interviewed by the Global Times stated that the PLA's countermeasure operation this time sends an extremely clear signal, directly targeting a series of recent collusive acts between the US and Taiwan regional authorities, noting that the more rampant "Taiwan independence" separatist activities become, the tougher the PLA's countermeasures will be.

Zhu Anqing, spokesperson of the East Sea Bureau, the China Coast Guard: From December 29, the Fujian Coast Guard organized task forces to carry out comprehensive law enforcement patrol in the waters off the Taiwan Island, the Matsu and Wuqiu Islands. These activities were carried out to exercise the jurisdiction over the Taiwan Island and its attached islets in accordance with the One China principle.

The PLA Eastern Theater Command launched on Monday the "Justice Mission 2025" military exercises. The Eastern Theater Command has released intensive updates on the drill dynamics, which fully demonstrates the PLA's confidence. The second poster issued by the Eastern Theater Command further shows the operational advantages of modern unmanned equipment, including full-domain coverage, flexible maneuverability and precision strikes.

On December 29, the PLA Eastern Theater Command employed destroyers, frigates, fighters and bombers to conduct drills in the waters and airspace to the east of the Taiwan Strait, focusing on subjects of assault on maritime targets, seizure of regional air superiority as well as submarine hunting and anti-submarine operations. The drills tested capabilities of sea-air coordination and of precise target hunting and neutralization. 

On December 29, the PLA Eastern Theater Command is employing destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range rocket fires to conduct training in the waters and airspace to the north and southwest of the Taiwan Strait. The training focuses on subjects of hunting and neutralizing targets in waters and airspace, simulated strikes on ground targets, and live firing against targets in waters. The drills intend to test the troops' capabilities of integrated coordination and seizure of dominance.

The PLA Eastern Theater Command released 2nd theme poster on military drills titled "Arrow of Justice, Control and Denial" on Monday, bearing the words: "Three-dimensional precision firepower—an arrow storm that crushes separatists and repels the enemy."

On Monday 7:30 am, the PLA Eastern Theater Command announced that it has launched the "Justice Mission 2025" military exercises. Simultaneously, the Eastern Theater Command issued a notice on and a sketch map of the joint military drill areas, stating that it will conduct major military drills and organize live firing activities in the seas and airspace around Taiwan from 8 am to 6 pm on Tuesday.

At 7:30 am on Monday morning, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command announced the conduct of "Justice Mission 2025" in Taiwan Straits. In an interview with the Global Times, a military affairs expert stated that from "Joint Sword" to "Strait Thunder" to "Justice Mission," although the exercise code names have changed, what remains unchanged is our determination and will, demonstrating the PLA's ability to act on orders at any time, transition from training to combat, and resolutely fulfill its sacred mission.

On Monday, the PLA Eastern Theater Command is employing fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range rocket fires to conduct drills in the waters and airspace in the middle areas of the Taiwan Straits, focusing on striking mobile ground targets. The drills intend to test the troops' capabilities of precision strikes on key targets.

Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said on Monday that starting from Monday, the PLA Eastern Theater Command is dispatching its Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force troops to conduct joint military drills code-named "Justice Mission 2025" in the Taiwan Straits and areas to the north, southwest, southeast and east of the Taiwan island.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command released theme poster on military drills "Shield of Justice, Smashing Illusion" on Monday on social media, after a spokesperson from the theater command announced multiple forces of PLA started drills code-named "Justice Mission 2025" around Taiwan island on Monday.

Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command: Staring from December 29, the PLA Eastern Theater Command is dispatching its naval and air assets to carry out combat readiness patrols around the Taiwan Island. The vessels and aircraft will approach the Taiwan Island in close proximity from different directions to test the capabilities of the troops to conduct rapid maneuvers, form all-dimensional posture, and execute systemic blockade and control.

Starting from Monday, the PLA Eastern Theater Command is dispatching its Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force troops to conduct joint military drills code-named "Justice Mission 2025" in the Taiwan Straits and areas to the north, southwest, southeast and east of the Taiwan island, focusing on subjects of sea-air combat readiness patrol, joint seizure of comprehensive superiority, blockade on key ports and areas, as well as all-dimensional deterrence outside the island chain, Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command, announced on Monday.

From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 30, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command will conduct major military drills in the following waters and airspace, during which live firing activities will be organized, specifically covering five areas with the following coordinates:

An official Chinese media report on Sunday unveiled the moment when a YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile was launched from a Type 055 large destroyer of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy. Experts said that the maneuverable hypersonic missile can hit targets from an almost vertical angle, making it very difficult to intercept.

A warship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Thursday rendered humanitarian assistance to a Philippine fisherman in distress in the South China Sea, providing food and water and notifying a nearby Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel for follow-up assistance, according to videos and photos obtained by the Global Times from relevant authorities.

Responding to a draft Pentagon report which claimed that China has likely loaded more than 100 ICBMs in three silo fields, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday said that the US, instead of reflecting on its own actions, hypes up the so-called "China nuclear threat," which is nothing but an attempt to divert international attention and find excuses for accelerating the expansion of its own nuclear forces.