CaliToday (31/12/2025): LONDON / PARIS / BERLIN — The leading powers of Europe presented a united front on Tuesday, issuing a coordinated rebuke of China’s intensifying military maneuvers around Taiwan. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom expressed deep alarm over the latest escalation, warning Beijing against any unilateral attempt to change the status quo through coercion or force.
"Mission of Justice" Sparks Global Alarm The diplomatic backlash follows the launch of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) exercises dubbed "Mission of Justice 2025." The drills represent a significant escalation in hostility, featuring over 10 hours of continuous live-fire exercises.
Taiwanese security officials report that the scale and proximity of the maneuvers have put the island’s defenses on their highest state of alert. Military planners in Taipei are closely monitoring radar systems for ballistic missile overflights, fearing a repeat of the provocative trajectories seen during the 2022 crisis.
Paris and Berlin: A Thread to Global Stability In a rare synchronization of foreign policy, France and Germany emphasized that peace in the Taiwan Strait is not merely a regional interest but a "vital necessity" for global security and economic prosperity.
"We oppose any unilateral action that jeopardizes the stability of the Strait," read a statement from Paris, echoed by Berlin. Both nations called for immediate restraint, insisting that the cross-strait divide must be resolved through dialogue, not military intimidation.
London: The Risk of Miscalculation The United Kingdom added a sharp warning regarding the volatility of the situation. British officials cautioned that the sheer density of military hardware currently operating around the island significantly increases the risk of accidental escalation. London urged Beijing to replace "aggressive posturing" with constructive dialogue.
As the "Mission of Justice" drills continue to encircle the island, the unified voice from Europe signals a growing intolerance among Western allies for Beijing's gray-zone warfare tactics.