Quad Stands Firm on 'Free Indo-Pacific' Amid China's Aggressive Taiwan Drills

• China conducts large-scale military drills, "Justice Mission 2025," around Taiwan, simulating blockade and live-fire exercises.
• Quad (US, Australia, India, Japan) reaffirms commitment to a "free and open Indo-Pacific" amidst China's actions.
• Taiwan condemns drills as military intimidation; detects 89 Chinese aircraft, 28 warships, affecting air travel.
• Drills follow US approval of an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, prompting China's sanctions on US defense firms.

Why It Matters: Quad reiterates commitment to free Indo-Pacific as China escalates military pressure on Taiwan.