China's Largest Naval Deployment Near Taiwan in Decades Raises Tensions
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Taiwan's Defense Ministry reports that China has deployed its largest maritime force in decades around Taiwan and the Western Pacific, following unofficial visits by Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te to the US. This deployment, which includes numerous naval and coast guard vessels, is seen as a response to perceived violations of China's sovereignty and could potentially block external forces in the event of a conflict. The move comes amid heightened tensions over Taiwan's sovereignty and recent US arms sales to the island.
- China’s maritime movements around Taiwan are largest in decades, Taipei says CNN
- Taiwan Says China Has Deployed Largest Fleet of Ships in Decades The New York Times
- China Stages Largest Show of Force in Decades After U.S. Visit by Taiwan’s Lai The Wall Street Journal
- Taiwan raises alert as China deploys 90 ships in likely exercises Reuters
- Chinese military makes massive deployment around Taiwan to send 'very simple' message Fox News
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