Washington: President Donald Trump has expressed no concern over China's largest-ever military exercises encircling Taiwan, despite the impact on flights to and from the island. Trump, speaking at a press conference, emphasized his excellent relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping and noted that he was not informed about the military exercises, which he views as a continuation of China's naval practices over the past two decades.

According to Thai News Agency, the Chinese People's Liberation Army commenced a significant two-day military exercise on December 29, 2025. This event followed the U.S. government's announcement of its largest arms sale to Taiwan, valued at $11.1 billion. In response, China imposed sanctions on several U.S. defense companies and warned of strong countermeasures.

The Eastern Command of the People's Liberation Army, responsible for the Taiwan Strait, detailed that the current exercise involved live firing at five locations around Taiwan, lasting ten hours. Codenamed Justice Mission 2025, this exercise is the most extensive and closest to Taiwan to date, marking the sixth such event since a high-profile visit by then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in 2022.

Taiwan's Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) reported that the exercises are affecting over 100,000 domestic and international air passengers and approximately 6,000 domestic flights. The CAA criticized China's Civil Aviation Administration for providing only one day's notice for the live-fire zones, which contravenes international regulations that require a week's notice. Despite the air travel disruptions, Taiwan's Maritime and Port Authority confirmed that commercial shipping activities remain unaffected.