Taipei, Dec. 30 -- The so-called "justice" associated with the military drills initiated by China around Taiwan yesterday is ludicrous, stated the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), according to the Taipei Times report.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) commenced a military exercise dubbed "Justice Mission 2025" in the vicinity of Taiwan, claiming it is intended as a "stern warning to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces" and "external interference forces."

This exercise is taking place in the Taiwan Strait as well as in areas to the north, southwest, southeast, and east of Taiwan, emphasising "sea-air combat readiness patrol, coordinated dominance operations, naval blockades of crucial ports and areas, along with comprehensive...