China carried out a second consecutive day of live-fire military exercises around Taiwan under the name “Justice Mission 2025.” According to Beijing, the two-day drills included simulated attacks on maritime targets and blockade exercises around key Taiwanese ports such as Keelung and Kaohsiung. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said destroyers, frigates, fighter jets, and bombers were deployed, with operations covering northern and southern waters to test sea-air coordination and blockade capabilities. Taiwan condemned the drills as an act of military intimidation and lodged a strong protest. The exercises took place as the United States approved a major arms sale to Taiwan and Japan’s prime minister suggested possible military response if force is used against the island. China’s foreign ministry warned that foreign arms support to Taipei could quickly escalate tensions in the Taiwan Strait. PLA spokesperson Shi Yi described the drills as a legitimate and necessary warning to “Taiwan independence” forces. Taiwan’s defense ministry reported detecting 130 Chinese aircraft and 14 naval vessels near the island within 24 hours, calling the maneuvers a sign of China’s growing aggression.