PLA urged to find a way to operate effectively under the gaze of US and Japan

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Liu Zhen,Zhao ZiwenJanuary 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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A recent report by a Beijing-based defense think tank, Lande, suggests the People's Liberation Army (PLA) needs to adapt its operations due to constant surveillance by the United States and Japan in the Taiwan Strait. The report highlights the rapid response of US and Japanese militaries to the PLA's "Justice Mission 2025" drills around Taiwan in late December. Analysts emphasize the "multi-dimensional surveillance" capabilities of the US and Japan, including the use of spy planes such as the US MQ-4C Triton drone and the Japanese Falcon 2000MSA. The report indicates that the PLA must consider this constant monitoring when planning operations, particularly any potential surprise attacks across the strait. The PLA is urged to find ways to operate effectively despite this persistent observation.

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Falcon 2000MSA 50% MQ-4C Triton 50% Lande 60% Justice Mission 2025 65% Taiwan ×470% Taiwan Strait ×280% Japan ×485% United States ×485% People's Liberation Army ×590%

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pla 100% taiwan strait 90% us 80% japan 80% surveillance 70% military exercises 70% military operations 60% spy planes 50% defence 40%

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