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China Deploys 60 Warships, 34 Aircraft Near Taiwan Before U.S. Transition

Dec 12, 2024, 08:02 AM

Taiwan has reported the detection of 16 Chinese warships and 34 military aircraft in its vicinity, marking one of the largest maritime deployments by China in recent memory. This escalation comes as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei, with the deployment involving 60 warships and 30 coast guard vessels, according to reports. The activities are part of China's strategy to project power into the Pacific, with Taiwan officials noting the unprecedented scale of the naval presence in the Taiwan Strait. The increased military activity occurs weeks before the U.S. presidential transition, raising concerns about regional stability.