Taiwan"s Ministry of National Defense announced in a press conference on December 29, 2025, the establishment of an eighth unannounced warning zone for the People"s Liberation Army"s (PLA) "Justice Mission 2025" drills around Taiwan. The exercises within this new zone are scheduled to take place from 0900 to 1100 on December 30, 2025.
This announcement follows a series of military drills conducted by the PLA in the region, which have raised concerns among Taiwan and its allies. The Ministry of National Defense did not provide further details regarding the specifics of the drills or the implications for regional security.
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