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The People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China conducted a second day of military drills around Taiwan, termed 'Justice Mission 2025', aimed at deterring external support for the island. The PLA's Eastern Theater Command deployed destroyers, frigates, fighters, and bombers, testing sea-air coordination and blockading capabilities.

Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported 130 detected Chinese aircraft and multiple naval vessels. The drills created seven temporary 'dangerous zones', impacting air travel. Chinese long-range artillery fired live rounds towards a target zone off Taiwan's coast. Taiwan criticized the drills as provocative and destabilizing, while China warned against 'Taiwan independence' and external interference.