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Taiwan Spots 100 Chinese Ships, 21 Aircraft in Patrol

5/26/2026

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Taiwan's National Security Council said about 100 Chinese ships were operating in the first island chain.
Taiwan deployed naval vessels and fighter jets to monitor a second Chinese joint combat-readiness patrol.
During the patrol Taiwan's defence ministry detected 21 Chinese aircraft—including J-16 fighters and drones—and accompanying warships.
Taiwan tracks the carrier Liaoning in the Western Pacific.
Taiwan reported a Chinese coast-guard vessel near the Pratas Islands over the weekend.

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Taiwan's National Security Council said about 100 Chinese ships were operating in the first island chain.
Taiwan deployed naval vessels and fighter jets to monitor a second Chinese joint combat-readiness patrol.
During the patrol Taiwan's defence ministry detected 21 Chinese aircraft—including J-16 fighters and drones—and accompanying warships.
Taiwan tracks the carrier Liaoning in the Western Pacific.
Taiwan reported a Chinese coast-guard vessel near the Pratas Islands over the weekend.