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China Deploys 100 Ships, Warns Taiwan Amid Xi-Trump Talks

5/29/2026

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China’s defence ministry warned Taiwan not to interfere with Chinese air force missions.
President Lai Ching-te said only Taiwan’s people can decide the island’s future.
Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing in May, prompting Taipei to raise its alert level.
Taiwan reported China deployed over 100 ships along the first island chain and its coast guard faced a Chinese ship near the Pratas Islands.

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China’s defence ministry warned Taiwan not to interfere with Chinese air force missions.
President Lai Ching-te said only Taiwan’s people can decide the island’s future.
Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing in May, prompting Taipei to raise its alert level.
Taiwan reported China deployed over 100 ships along the first island chain and its coast guard faced a Chinese ship near the Pratas Islands.