The latest news and top stories on Eastern Theatre Command. A prominent Nanjing based military command, the Eastern Theatre Command is one of five under the People’s Liberation Army. Its primary mission involves maintaining security in the East China Sea and conducting operations concerning Taiwan and disputed territories including the Senkaku Islands. Responsible for East China and the Taiwan Strait, its main activities include joint military exercises and combat readiness drills. The command is significant for its crucial role in regional Chinese supremacy and safeguarding national sovereignty.