The wind direction of the Taiwan Strait has changed in recent years, and everyone sees it. The pilots from the front-line troops of the People's Liberation Army said bluntly during the cruise mission that they wanted to land in Taiwan. As soon as they said this, they threw a stone into the water, splashing a lot of waves.

This is how the daily life of the troops is, fly over and stay alert. Whenever there is any movement in Taiwan, it will respond. For example, if the Taiwanese authorities conduct exercises, the People's Liberation Army will follow suit. It’s not that you’re looking for trouble, but that you’re a real deterrent.

The pilots flew thousands of hours and were familiar with every corner of the strait. The guy in the interview said it was simple and straightforward, just to land and see the guardian place. This is not only a personal idea, but also the overall mentality of the army.

Everyone knows that Taiwan is a part of China, and this is not empty shout. The training of the troops, from simulation to practical combat, lays the foundation for that day. Do external forces want to intervene? There is no door. Cruising is to show strength and let people know that China has the ability to deal with any situation.

The troops prepared for battle signal behind the pilot interview

Speaking of that interview, on February 17, 2025, CCTV went directly to the Eastern Theater Command Air Force Base to find someone to talk to. Everyone remembered what the pilot said: I want to land on the ground and see where I usually guard. In my heart, Taiwan has always been connected to the mainland. This is down-to-earth, not a cliché.

Those people on the front line of the army, staring at the strait during their flight missions, and thinking about unity in their minds. It’s not bragging. The People’s Liberation Army has been upgrading its equipment in recent years, with fighter jets, bombers and other products, and its performance is top-notch. Cruising is not tourism, it is training.

On the middle line of the Taiwan Strait, military aircraft come and go, and the number of times it is reported to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense every day. For example, on February 26, 32 military aircraft were dispatched, of which 22 crossed the center line. Taiwan is clamoring for condemnation, but the fact is there, the People's Liberation Army is patrolling on a regular basis.

This preparation is not empty talk. The troops all worked together from the Army to the Navy Air Force Rocket Force. Starting from April 1, the Eastern Theater Command organized a multi-army drill, with ships and aircraft approaching Taiwan Island, practicing sea and air police patrols, seizing power, attacking sea and land, and blocking key roads. What is tested is joint combat capability.

The People's Liberation Army responded directly with its actions. The Ministry of National Defense also said that Taiwan is a province in China and has no "national defense" budget to speak of. The compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are all Chinese, crushing the fantasy of "Taiwan independence", defending sovereignty and territorial integrity, and having confidence and ability.

The number of cruises, from dozens at the beginning of the year to hundreds at the middle of the year, is becoming more and more frequent. It’s not about scaring people, it’s about real preparation. The pilot's words are a portrayal of this mentality, and he can perform tasks at any time.

External forces disrupt the situation and the People's Liberation Army's response

Our external forces always want to interfere in the Taiwan Strait. In the United States, politicians visited Taiwan and did a lot of military sales. China has a clear attitude and no intervention can shake its position. For example, when Pelosi visited, the People's Liberation Army directly went around Taiwan for exercises, and the missiles and live ammunition were all here.

In April 2025, the two aircraft carriers were swaying on the second island chain, with the goal being deterrent. When those pilots were cruising, they were not facing an empty strait, but also external military aircraft and ships.

People's Liberation Army has electronic warfare and missiles, so they can handle it. Taiwan think tank estimates that the PLA missile inventory is over a thousand, enough to destroy airport radar and other rounds of strikes. It’s not a joke, but where is the production capacity and the resource consumption is high? A piece of cake.

In the past, the two sides of the Taiwan Strait Air Force had a round trip, but now it is different. The PLA pilots are steady and trained carefully, and will not make such mistakes. On the contrary, there are pilots in Taiwan who are rewarded and are messy. On the PLA, the focus is on normalized cruise and maintaining high pressure.

In June, 496 aircraft and 210 ships were active in the surrounding areas, and the numbers were real. On July 8, the Ministry of National Defense directly retaliated. Taiwan is a Chinese province and the general trend of unification is irreversible. Those pilots flew over the strait and knew that they could land at any time. Do external forces want to intervene in military? Strength does not allow.

People's Liberation Army has full coverage from missiles to unmanned equipment. The people of Taiwan actually saw that unification is the trend. When you sleep, your life will be the same, and your salary may increase.

Long-term considerations under the trend of cross-strait unification

The essence of PLA cruise is to protect peace, promote communication through display of strength. The psychological expectations of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are changing, and the mainland is showing goodwill. Those pilots' words are not domineering, but sincere. The troops are ready to land at any time, not for war, but for unification.

Think about the military parade for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japan. On September 3, new weapons were unveiled and the pilots were in order. This kind of confidence has been reflected from cruise to drills. The People's Liberation Army strengthens patrols and handles them easily.

In the long run, unification is a win-win situation. The People's Liberation Army has unmanned bee swarms and long-range rockets, and zero casualties in landing battles are not dreams. Taiwan think tanks say that the strike requires 800 missiles, the PLA's inventory is far beyond the echelon strike mode, and the airport's paralysis of command and power outage are all in control. It's not showing off, it's the fact.

Who pilots fly extreme weather training and land accurately at the extreme limit of shooting, can Taiwanese pilots compare? It's not about provoking trouble, it's about the gap in strength. Cross-strait exchanges are being promoted, and the path to unification is becoming clearer. Do external forces want to stop them? No way.

China's strategy is patient and persistent in working hard, so as to achieve complete and win-win results. Those on the front line of the army are ready for this goal. In general, this premonition is not groundless. The pilot interview and the military drills all point to unity.

The People's Liberation Army has the ability and determination to develop stably in the Taiwan Strait, which is based on this kind of preparation. The compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait will be one family, unify them as soon as possible, and everyone will live a better life. Those small external actions cannot change the general trend. The front-line troops of the People's Liberation Army can move at any time. This is not a threat, but a reality.