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Taiwan Logs 110+ Chinese Vessels in First Island Chain

7/6/2026

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Taiwan reported a record of over 110 Chinese vessels moving along the First Island Chain in July 2026.
Director-General Tsai Ming-yen said Chinese naval activity is rising, with four formations in the Western Pacific and July-September as the peak drill season.
China and Russia plan naval exercises off Qingdao to counter the United States in the First Island Chain, while Taiwan's Joseph Wu posted the vessel count on X Saturday.

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Taiwan reported a record of over 110 Chinese vessels moving along the First Island Chain in July 2026.
Director-General Tsai Ming-yen said Chinese naval activity is rising, with four formations in the Western Pacific and July-September as the peak drill season.
China and Russia plan naval exercises off Qingdao to counter the United States in the First Island Chain, while Taiwan's Joseph Wu posted the vessel count on X Saturday.