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Taiwan Deploys Forces as Chinese Warships Near Penghu

4/28/2026

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On April 27, Taiwan deployed naval and air forces to monitor two Chinese warships near the Penghu islands.
A Chinese destroyer and frigate entered waters southwest of Penghu while China’s defense ministry declined to comment.
China’s defense ministry released colour photographs of the ships taken from the air but gave no exact coordinates.
Beijing earlier said its military activities around Taiwan are justified and blamed Taipei for any tensions.

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On April 27, Taiwan deployed naval and air forces to monitor two Chinese warships near the Penghu islands.
A Chinese destroyer and frigate entered waters southwest of Penghu while China’s defense ministry declined to comment.
China’s defense ministry released colour photographs of the ships taken from the air but gave no exact coordinates.
Beijing earlier said its military activities around Taiwan are justified and blamed Taipei for any tensions.