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Taiwan Tracks Record Chinese Military Activity Near Island

Taiwan reports detecting 59 Chinese aircraft and nine warships near its territory, as Beijing intensifies military drills in response to recent statements by U.S. and Taiwanese leaders.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te holds a press conference in Taipei, Taiwan February 14, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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A Taiwan flag can be seen at Liberty Square in Taipei, Taiwan, July 28, 2022. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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Overview

  • Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected 59 Chinese aircraft, nine warships, and two balloons near its territory in the past 24 hours, marking one of the largest deployments in recent months.
  • China's military drills, described as 'punishment' for Taiwanese President William Lai's promotion of separatism, included joint combat patrols and crossings of the Taiwan Strait's median line.
  • Beijing cited Taiwanese President Lai's labeling of China as a 'foreign hostile force' and U.S. policy changes as provocations justifying its actions.
  • Taiwan has responded by deploying aircraft, navy ships, and coastal missile defenses to monitor and counter Chinese military activities.
  • The Taiwan Strait remains a critical international waterway for global trade, with international actors closely observing the escalating tensions.