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China Deploys 90 Ships, 100 Aircraft Around Taiwan Amid U.S. Transition

Dec 11, 2024, 01:38 PM

China has initiated what Taiwan officials describe as its largest maritime deployment in recent memory, involving over 90 ships and more than 100 military aircraft in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. This significant military activity has been detected by Taiwan's Defense Ministry, which has labeled it as an attempt to intimidate Taipei and neighboring countries. The deployment comes weeks before the U.S. presidential transition, escalating tensions in the region. Taiwan has demanded that China cease its military activities in nearby waters, describing the actions as provocations and threats to regional security and stability. China, in response, has stated that it is taking 'necessary measures' to defend its sovereignty over Taiwan, although Beijing's military has not officially confirmed the exercises.