Chinese military drills around Taiwan

After Lai Trip, China Deploys Largest Number of Naval Vessels Around Taiwan Since 1996

Brian Hioe
China has deployed a large number of vessels around Taiwan, with the Taiwanese military reporting the largest number of naval ships deployed by China since 1996. An uptick in air incursions has also taken place, with 47 detected between 6 AM on Monday and 6 AM on Tuesday. At the same time, it is yet unclear how many ships there are. Reuters reported yesterday that 90 coast guard and naval vessels had been detected, but the Taiwanese military has stated that only 12 naval vessels and nine other ships were detected...
Cross StraitDecember 2024EnglishInternational6 min read

Mere Days After the Inauguration, China Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan to Depict Lai as Provocative

Brian Hioe
China has again launched a set of military exercises around Taiwan. The drills take place around the north, east, and south of Taiwan, in the Taiwan Straits, and around outlying islands of Taiwan and are titled “Joint Sword,” signifying that these drills are following up from Chinese military drills in April 2023...
Cross StraitEnglishInternationalMay 20247 min read