strikeJul 29, 2026

China Moves to Lock in a New Edge on Taiwan Before the Next Trump-Xi Summit

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China’s military pressure on Taiwan remained generally stable in the first half of 2026, with no major escalation in military aircraft or naval vessel activity. Tensions ran lower than at the end of 2025.

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Di LuBy Di Lu
China’s military pressure on Taiwan remained generally stable in the first half of 2026, with no major escalation in military aircraft or naval vessel activity. Tensions ran lower than at the end of 2025. This owes largely to the multiple opportunities for direct meetings that th…

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