A Taiwan flag flutters in Keelung as China conducts “Justice Mission 2025” military drills on December 30, 2025. China’s defense ministry did not immediately respond to faxed questions from Reuters. Taiwan is determined to defend its sovereignty and boost its defense, President William Lai (賴清德) said last month, after Beijing fired rockets toward Taiwan as part of its military drills. The drills surrounding Taiwan — the most extensive to date — were accompanied by strong messaging from Chinese officials and the military. In July, Taiwan’s military staged a drill to protect Taipei’s main airport from a hostile landing.

Source: Taipei Times January 10, 2026 17:15 UTC