The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command has conducted significant military exercises in proximity to Taiwan, highlighting China’s increasing assertiveness in the region. Dubbed ‘Justice Mission 2025,’ these drills, which occurred around December 29 and 30, involved coordinated operations across air, sea, and missile platforms, simulating a comprehensive blockade of Taiwan and testing the capabilities of various military assets, including destroyers, fighters, and drones. These maneuvers are positioned by Beijing as a stern warning against Taiwan’s independence movements and external interference, particularly following U.S. approval of a substantial arms package to Taipei. From an Indian strategic perspective, this aggressive show of force underscores China’s expanding naval capabilities, posing potential risks to maritime security routes vital to India’s Act East Policy and QUAD partnerships, while complicating the regional security environment and testing the resolve of nations in the Indo-Pacific.