Taiwan monitors ‘unprovoked’ Chinese combat patrol near island
Summary
Taiwan is watching closely as China carries out its second military patrol near the island in one week, using planes and ships. Taiwan says China is causing instability in the region, while China considers Taiwan part of its territory. The United States is involved by supporting Taiwan with weapons and keeping close diplomatic attention on the issue.Key Facts
- Taiwan detected 29 Chinese aircraft, including fighter jets, and seven warships near the island.
- Twenty-four Chinese flights crossed an unofficial buffer zone called the median line in the Taiwan Strait.
- China calls Taiwan part of its territory; Taiwan rejects this claim and sees itself as independent.
- Taiwan’s National Security Council said China’s recent patrol is "unprovoked" and causes regional instability.
- The patrol happened shortly after a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- President Trump warned Taiwan not to declare formal independence but said he might talk directly with Taiwan’s leader.
- The US is Taiwan’s largest weapons supplier and recently approved a large arms package but paused a $14 billion arms sale to save weapons for the war in Iran.
- China has deployed over 100 ships in the area known as the first island chain, which stretches from Japan to the Philippines.
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