China Launches Large‑Scale Pacific Drills
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China conducted an unannounced military exercise across the western Pacific and around Taiwan in early November, described by Taipei officials as a campaign of "silent intimidation" aimed at pressuring Taiwan and other governments before major international meetings.
A senior Taiwan security official, speaking anonymously, said China’s military and coast guard massed more than 100 vessels in the region, conducting drills that included simulated attacks on other militaries and cities, including Taiwan.
The deployment was larger than China’s last formally named drills, "Justice Mission 2025", and is one of the largest Chinese naval deployments to date.
The drills come amid China’s increased military pressure over the past five years, drawing condemnation from Taipei and concern in Western capitals.
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Timeline
- 2025 — China conducts Justice Mission 2025 drills targeting Taiwan.
- On November 13 2026 China stages unannounced Pacific drills described as silent intimidation.
- On November 13 2026 Taipei condemns drills, calls them area denial in western Pacific.
- On November 13 2026 Submarine launches intercontinental ballistic missile into mainland from Yellow Sea.
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