China has vowed to "forcefully counter" substantial US arms sales to Taiwan, according to Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This declaration was made as the Chinese military conducted its second day of live-fire drills around the island.

• China conducted "long-range live fire drills in the waters to the north of the Taiwan Island" on December 29, 2025.
• Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivered his remarks during an annual international relations symposium in Beijing.
• China considers Taiwan part of its sovereign territory and has not ruled out military action for unification.