PLA Conducts Joint Landing Drills Near Taiwan

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MOND) has observed a surge in military activity by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) near Dacheng Bay and Dongshan Island in Fujian since September 3. MOND reported sightings of various PLA aircraft, helicopters, and drones operating in the airspace around these areas. According to the ministry, these movements are part of joint landing exercises being carried out by the PLA. The drills include the use of amphibious ships and roll-on/roll-off cargo vessels to transport ground forces, indicating a focus on simulating amphibious assault operations. concentration of naval forces in Dacheng Bay Concentration of naval forces in Dacheng Bay. Satellite imagery from September 4 supports MOND's claims, revealing a high concentration of naval forces in Dacheng Bay. The images show amphibious assault ships and cargo vessels, further confirming that the exercises are focused on large-scale landing operations. concentration of naval forces in Dacheng Bay Concentration of naval forces in Dacheng Bay. Additionally, ship tracking data shows several ferries from the Bohai Ferry Group appearing off the beaches near Dacheng Bay starting on September 3. These ferries are believed to be part of the PLA’s logistical support. Interactive map of PLA activities in the Indo-Pacific as of September 5.