The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has announced a series of major military exercises, dubbed “Shield of Justice,” in five zones surrounding Taiwan. Scheduled to take place on Tuesday, December 30, the drills include live-firing activities intended as a “stern warning” to external forces and separatists. This move follows a period of heightened friction between Beijing, Washington, and Tokyo, with Chinese social media posts accompanying the drills using provocative language about “smashing illusions” of foreign intervention.
China Launches “Shield of Justice” Drills Around Taiwan
