Taiwan is on high alert as it anticipates potential Chinese military maneuvers following its presidential inauguration on May 20. Reports indicate an increase in Chinese military activities, including the deployment of ships in the South China Sea, close surveillance within Philippine territory, and the positioning of warships around Taiwan. Additionally, Taiwan has reported two Chinese 'combat patrols' near its territory within a week, and sightings of 15 Chinese military planes close to its territory. A PLA Navy spy ship was also spotted approximately 600 yards from the U.S. Navy's USS Harpers Ferry. This comes amid China's broader maritime assertiveness, which includes daily activities around key locations such as the Senkakus, Kinmen, and Scarborough Shoal, and the trial runs of a new aircraft carrier.
Taiwan reports second Chinese 'combat patrol' in a week https://t.co/6ziNiGbPhM https://t.co/MMtJDYgnZy
⚠️ 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
Incredible footage 👀 Chinese PLA Navy spy ship ~600 yards from U.S. Navy amphibious warship USS Harpers Ferry, captured from a Philippine vessel as part of its assertive transparency campaign to expose Beijing’s aggression & expansion in the region. https://t.co/u6bkRyxVHZ
A great graphic from @detresfa_ detailing #China's PLA activity around #Taiwan for April 2024 https://t.co/NmSsVZHEFo
Senkakus, Kinmen, Scarborough Shoal -- there seems to be Chinese maritime action around at least one of these sets of islands on a daily basis. China flexes muscle at sea as new aircraft carrier starts trials https://t.co/wrpnkTnrOP via @NikkeiAsia
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
Taiwan on alert for post-inauguration Chinese drills https://t.co/5ODzDZy7UY https://t.co/YlhgJNY1gX