China has commenced its largest-ever military drills around Taiwan, code-named "Justice Mission 2025," involving live-firing exercises. Beijing stated the drills are a punitive and deterrent action against "Taiwan independence" forces and a necessary move to safeguard national sovereignty. These exercises began shortly after the U.S. announced a significant arms package to Taiwan. Chinese officials warned that arming Taiwan to contain China would embolden separatists and increase the risk of conflict, deeming resistance to reunification through military means a dead end.