China Launches Massive Drills Around Taiwan After US Arms Deal Criticism

• China initiated large-scale military exercises, ‘Justice Mission-2025,’ around Taiwan involving army, navy, air force, and rocket units.
• The drills are a strong warning against Taiwanese independence and external interference, following a major $11.1 billion US-Taiwan arms deal.
• Taiwan condemned the exercises as military intimidation, asserting its readiness to defend democracy and freedom.
• The US-Taiwan arms deal includes rocket systems, anti-tank missiles, and drones, aimed at bolstering Taiwan's defense capabilities.
• Tensions are high as China views Taiwan as its territory, while the US maintains unofficial ties and is legally bound to help Taiwan defend itself.

Why It Matters: China escalates Taiwan tensions with major military drills after US arms deal.