China has pushed back sharply against criticism from Japan, Australia, Britain, and the European Union over recent military drills around Taiwan, calling the concerns “extremely hypocritical.”
Beijing said foreign governments were ignoring what it described as separatist activity while interfering in China’s internal affairs.
As China fired rockets into waters off Taiwan in its most extensive war games to date, analysts said the move demonstrated China's confidence in pressing its military advantage https://t.co/sWr2pHlt5w pic.twitter.com/8X7VGaqQVm
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 30, 2025
The People’s Liberation Army carried out large scale live fire and blockade exercises around Taiwan earlier this week, deploying warships, missile launchers, and rockets.
Chinese officials said the drills were meant to warn Taiwan independence forces and deter outside interference.
Australia, Britain, the EU, and Japan warned the exercises were destabilizing and risked escalation.
We thank the EU, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Japan & others for statements of concern on PLA provocations around #Taiwan, which threaten the status quo. As a global stakeholder, we'll work towards regional peace & prosperity alongside like-minded countries. pic.twitter.com/BxX2vYYg7Q
— 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MOFA_Taiwan) December 31, 2025
Tokyo urged a peaceful resolution through dialogue. Beijing rejected those statements and said it had lodged formal protests.
The drills followed a U.S. announcement approving an $11 billion weapons package for Taiwan, a move Beijing condemned.
Tensions with Japan have also intensified over remarks linking Taiwan’s security to Japan’s own defense, as well as renewed maritime and air encounters near disputed islands.
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