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The Chinese PLA Navy and Air Force conduct large-scale military exercises around Taiwan.

Cross-strait relations — The Chinese PLA Navy and Air Force conduct large-scale military exercises around Taiwan. At least 19 Chinese warships are deployed, including the aircraft carrier Shandong , markin

Published April 1, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Cross-strait relations.

The Chinese PLA Navy and Air Force conduct large-scale military exercises around Taiwan. At least 19 Chinese warships are deployed, including the aircraft carrier Shandong , marking its closest ever approach to the island. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/01/china-launches-surprise-military-drills-around-taiwan ( The Guardian )] [https://www.ft.com/content/49f45301-4f96-4dec-9157-e2558ed0cb74 ( Financial Times )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-04-01).