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PLA Resumes Air Activity Around Taiwan Amid Tensions

3/12/2026

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Eight aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were detected on March 7 as air activity resumed around Taiwan after a week-long pause.
Analysts say the pause may reflect the U.S. President Donald Trump–Xi Jinping summit and internal anti-corruption drives.
Taiwan's defense ministry reported ongoing naval and coast guard operations during the lull.
Senior officials warn against interpreting the reduced flights as a shift in Beijing's intentions.

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Eight aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were detected on March 7 as air activity resumed around Taiwan after a week-long pause.
Analysts say the pause may reflect the U.S. President Donald Trump–Xi Jinping summit and internal anti-corruption drives.
Taiwan's defense ministry reported ongoing naval and coast guard operations during the lull.
Senior officials warn against interpreting the reduced flights as a shift in Beijing's intentions.