00:00Taiwan is facing one of the most significant Chinese military drills in recent years.
00:24According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, in the 24 hours following the start
00:31of the exercises, up to 130 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters, bombers and
00:39drones, were detected.
00:47Many of these aircraft crossed into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone, or ADIZ.
00:56In addition, 14 PLA Navy warships were operating around the Taiwan Strait, along with 14 Chinese
01:04Coast Guard vessels.
01:09Additional warships were also spotted farther out in the Western Pacific.
01:18These numbers mark one of the highest daily tallies of Chinese aircraft in recent years,
01:25second only to a record observed in October 2024.
01:32The drills involve multiple zones encircling Taiwan, with up to seven zones scheduled for
01:38live-fire exercises on December 30.
01:43Some of these zones overlap Taiwan's territorial waters, and the activities have disrupted commercial
01:48flights, affecting over 100,000 passengers and hundreds of routes.
01:57Taiwan has responded firmly.
02:00The government condemned the drills as irresponsible provocations and military intimidation, saying
02:05they undermined regional peace and stability.
02:11In response, Taiwan's military established an emergency response center, deployed appropriate
02:18forces, conducted rapid response exercises and counter-combat readiness drills, simulating
02:24repelling an attack, and has maintained high alert, monitoring and scrambling forces as needed.
02:30The government has emphasized its commitment to defending democracy and freedom, while urging China
02:43to cease such aggressive actions.
02:49Analysts warn these drills raise fears of a potential attack similar to Russia's invasion
02:54of Ukraine.
02:59China is reportedly studying Russia's experiences, shifting planning toward prolonged, high-intensity
03:05conflict, with emphasis on joint operations, logistics, urban warfare, and preventing foreign intervention.
03:15However, experts note that a full-scale invasion remained highly challenging.
03:23The Taiwan Strait's geography, Taiwan's defenses, bolstered by U.S. arms, and the risk of massive
03:30international backlash, make such an action extremely risky.
03:36While fears are real, most analysts say a full invasion is not imminent.
03:41More plausible risks include blockades or grey-zone coercion.
03:45Meanwhile, public sentiment in Taiwan largely rejects unification under Beijing's rule.
03:56The U.S. continues to monitor the region closely.
03:59Although President Trump downplayed immediate threats while maintaining a great relationship
04:04with Xi, the U.S. still provides arms support to Taiwan and routinely deploys surveillance drones
04:14and naval assets in the South China Sea to track Chinese military movements and support freedom
04:20of navigation.
04:25For now, the situation remains tense but contained.
04:29The drills are expected to wrap up soon, likely within a few days, based on past patterns.
04:37As 2025 comes to a close, these events underscore the volatility of cross-strait relations and
04:43the ongoing challenges facing Taiwan and the broader region.
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