Recent developments indicate a significant increase in Chinese military activities near Taiwan and in the South China Sea. China has been reported to dispatch ships, spy, shadow in Philippine territory, and station warships around Taiwan, with increased activities observed as Taiwan approaches its presidential inauguration on May 20. Taiwan has reported close encounters with 15 Chinese military planes and noted a second 'joint combat readiness patrol' near the island within a week. Additionally, US intelligence suggests a closer military collaboration between Russia and China, potentially focusing on Taiwan. This escalation comes as Taiwan faces vulnerabilities following recent earthquakes.
Greater instability and military coercion by China coming, intel chief Haines tells lawmakers - https://t.co/03QoQPB55m
US intelligence officials assess that Russia and China are working more closely together on military issues, including a potential invasion of Taiwan. https://t.co/hgA3k4W2GH
⚠️ TAIWAN REPORTS SECOND CHINESE 'COMBAT PATROL' IN A WEEK Full Story → https://t.co/LEaS706jYX Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday said that China had carried out a "joint combat readiness patrol" near the island for the second time in a week. https://t.co/PJjthJGrRj
🇨🇳🇹🇼 TAIWAN CLAIMS 15 CHINESE MILITARY PLANES CLOSE TO TERRITORY The report is part of a series of alleged military advances near Taiwanese territory by China. Taiwan claims China is making its move as it remains vulnerable after a spate of earthquakes, and warns the acts are… https://t.co/ob94TSI1Rc
China is surging ships in the South China Sea, spying & shadowing in Philippine territory, sending aircraft & stationing warships around Taiwan. Beijing could ramp up military activity before or after Taiwan’s presidential inauguration on 20 May. New map & security snapshot 🧵 https://t.co/EUuGwW6uUo