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Story summary
- The Chinese air force activity around Taiwan has sharply decreased, with no flights reported in the past week.
- In 2026, Chinese forces dispatched 460 military planes into Taiwan's air defense zone, a 46.5% drop from previous year.
- Analysts say the lull may be a strategic move by Beijing ahead of Xi Jinping–U.S. President Donald Trump summit.
- Taiwan officials caution the lull is not permanent and naval operations remain active.
