Chinese Drills Near Taiwan Seen as Possible Blockade Test

DefenseNews: China’s recent military drills near Taiwan conducted under the banner of “Justice Mission 2025” have drawn intense global attention and concern.  Analysts say that these exercises, undertaken by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) across naval and air domains, were not merely routine training but a possible rehearsal of blockade strategies aimed at deterring the United States and its allies from intervening in a Taiwan contingency. The drills took place across five maritime and air zones surrounding the self‑ruled island, bringing…