In a significant escalation of military pressure, China has increased its military presence around Taiwan, deploying 33 aircraft and 6 naval vessels near the island ahead of U.S.-China talks in Thailand. This show of force, detected until 06:00 (UTC+8), includes 13 aircraft that crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, marking the most intense military activity since the recent elections. Furthermore, the China Coast Guard has ordered a Japanese fishing vessel and several patrol ships to leave the waters surrounding the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands, which China claims as the Diaoyu territorial waters. The increased military activity follows a pattern of China's gray zone tactics, involving intrusive patrolling within the exclusive economic zones of neighboring countries to establish a continuous presence. These developments come amid a broader diplomatic struggle over Taiwan, with Beijing seeking to solidify its claim that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.
China is deploying multiple warships around the clock in waters near the borders of the air defense identification zone that it has unilaterally established, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned. https://t.co/HVnR7BVMNG https://t.co/rtiCqxbWhU
A new diplomatic struggle is unfolding over Taiwan https://t.co/MiNSXf7J9K
A new diplomatic struggle is unfolding over Taiwan Beijing “scored another victory in January when Dennis Francis, president of the un General Assembly, suggested the body’s work would adhere to China’s view of things and be guided by Resolution 2758.” https://t.co/faW8TWxNGk
"#China's coastguard has made "temporary special arrangements" to allow the Philippines to deliver supplies to a disputed reef...It previously deployed ships to block supply missions to the WW2 transport ship, now a military outpost at Second Thomas Shoal" https://t.co/fAs6AMrFnH
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#China Gray Zone Tactics Playbook: Intrusive Patrolling China Coast Guard vessels regularly and visibly conduct intrusive patrols deep within the exclusive economic zones of neighboring countries, an activity meant to establish a continuous presence and gradually normalize… https://t.co/uVliN5Ajjr
Multiple Chinese warplanes, ships head toward Taiwan as US-China talks wrap https://t.co/qInUvgqKFe
⚠️ JUST IN: *CHINA SENDS SEVERAL WARPLANES, NAVY SHIPS TOWARD TAIWAN AFTER AFTER U.S.-CHINA TALKS 🇨🇳🇹🇼 https://t.co/SeiR1Dpk87
The Chinese Communist Party not only wants to be the sole representative of China, it also wants countries to adopt its view that Taiwan is an alienable part of it. Beijing is using its power to make sure more of them do https://t.co/h2LSmW6TS3 👇
🇨🇳 China Coast Guard has ordered a Japanese fishing vessel and several patrol ships to leave waters surrounding Japanese-controlled Senkakus in the East China Sea. https://t.co/ghzn7eU16o—%20China%27s%20coast,lingering%20tensions%20between%20the%20sides. https://t.co/y6tJyoGwBH
China sends several warplanes, navy ships toward Taiwan after U.S.-China talks https://t.co/LeYxuravZ1
China orders Japanese fishing boat to leave waters near disputed islands: China's coast guard said Saturday its officers ordered a Japanese fishing vessel and several patrol ships to leave waters surrounding tiny… https://t.co/CIzYF0xhdp #japannews #japantoday
Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taiwan as U.S.-China talks resume https://t.co/xXVsq3e7Hx
#China steps up military pressure on #Taiwan after #US visit Beijing has sent 33 fighter jets and a group of six naval vessels toward Taiwan, the island's Defense Ministry said on Saturday, adding that Taiwan responded by deploying its own forces. https://t.co/JMl4c9TcB1
China says Japanese fishing vessel illegally enters territorial waters of Diaoyu islands https://t.co/fOlW29p1OA https://t.co/KonCNBewEQ
🔴 CHINA COAST GUARD: JAPANESE FISHING BOAT AND PATROL BOATS ENTER DIAOYU TERRITORIAL WATERS ILLEGALLY - STATE MEDIA
🚨 BREAKING: UNPRECEDENTED MILITARY THREAT OVER TAIWAN Taiwan has detected 33 Chinese military aircraft and naval ships dangerously close to its borders. This alarming surge in military presence marks the most intense show of force since the recent elections. Taiwan is on…
NEW: Taiwan detects 33 Chinese military aircraft around island https://t.co/1zlzB12HVE
Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks https://t.co/THVRDg6KTg
A new diplomatic struggle is unfolding over Taiwan—and it could give China better legal cover for an invasion https://t.co/s1Hj8G8oVj 👇
#Taiwan reports increased #PLA 'air combat patrols' ahead of #China - #US talks China's show of force ahead of talks in Thailand. 33 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected until 06:00 (UTC+8) today. 13 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan… https://t.co/TGAleCIY4C