Archive · 1 Jan 2026
China Conducts Massive Drills, Vows Reunification
China did big military exercises near Taiwan, showing off its power with lots of planes, ships, and rockets.
They said Taiwan is part of China and will eventually become one with it.
Taiwan and its allies, like the US, are worried and are preparing to defend themselves.
Taiwan's president said they will protect their country.
China is mad because the US is selling weapons to Taiwan.
Both sides are ready for anything, but no one wants a big fight.
China conducted large-scale military drills near Taiwan, involving rockets, warships, and aircraft.
Taiwan maintained emergency response and monitored Chinese movements, condemning the drills as provocations.
China's President Xi Jinping reiterated the goal of reunification with Taiwan in his New Year's address.
The US approved an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, angering China.
Taiwan announced a $40 billion defense budget over eight years to bolster its air defense system.
- Who
- China, Taiwan, US
- What
- Massive military drills and reunification pledge
- When
- New Year's Eve 2026, recent military exercises
- Where
- Taiwan, South China Sea, East China Sea
- Why
- To demonstrate military capability, pressure Taiwan, and respond to US arms sales
- Location
- Taiwan, South China Sea, East China Sea
- Initiator
- China
- Objective
- Demonstrate military capability, pressure Taiwan, respond to US arms sales
- Type of Drills
- Military maneuvers, rocket launches, aircraft and warship deployments
- China's Claim
- Taiwan as part of its territory
- US Response
- Approved $11.1 billion in weapons sales to Taiwan
- Taiwan's Response
- Maintained emergency response, monitored Chinese movements, condemned drills
- Taiwan's Defense Budget
- $40 billion over eight years (2026-2033)
Sources
Five takeaways from China’s military drills around Taiwan
Explained: China holds massive military drills around Taiwan. What is happening?
China’s Xi Jinping vows ‘unstoppable’ reunification with Taiwan in New Year 2026 address
Xi Jinping’s ‘Motherland Unification’ Message Runs Deeper Than Words – China's Signal Explained
Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China’s military drill
Taiwan President vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill, Xi's call for ‘unstoppable’ reunification
'Sovereignty is non-negotiable': Taiwan President Lai says in New Year address after Chinese drills
Taiwan keeps emergency response active after China’s 'Justice Mission 2025' exercises
Taiwan President Pledges To Defend Island’s Sovereignty Against China’s ‘Expansionist Ambitions’
