Taiwan security chief says China deployed over 100 vessels in regional waters
Taiwan's Security Chief reported that China has deployed over 100 vessels in regional waters, escalating tensions in the area. This deployment follows a recent meeting between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The situation raises concerns about regional peace and stability as China continues to assert its claims over Taiwan.
- ▪Taiwan's Security Chief announced the deployment of more than 100 Chinese vessels in regional waters.
- ▪The deployment occurred after a meeting between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- ▪China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to use force to seize it.
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Taiwan's Security Chief said Saturday (May 23, 2026) that China has deployed more than 100 navy, coast guard and other vessels in regional waters stretching from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea and Western Pacific.The deployment happened in the past few days after U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with his counterpart Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, National Security Council Chief Joseph Wu said on X."In this part of the world,#China is the one & only PROBLEM wrecking the #StatusQuo & threatening regional peace & stability," Mr. Wu said in the post.China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force to seize it.Mr. Wu's remarks came after Mr.
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