Taiwan spotted Chinese military aircraft near the island. The event took place against the backdrop of talks between Taiwan's opposition leader and the Chinese president in Beijing. This was reported by Reuters.
Chinese aircraft near Taiwan
Taiwan said that on 11 April 2026, Chinese military aircraft were spotted near the island. According to the authorities, this was another case of China's increased military activity near Taiwan. Taiwan regularly reports such incidents, considering them a show of force by China. There are no official comments on the reasons for the appearance of the aircraft.
Meeting in Beijing
On the same day, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the leader of Taiwan's opposition Zhu Lilunyam in Beijing. This is the first such visit in recent years. Details of the talks were not disclosed. The event attracted attention amid tense relations between China and Taiwan.
The context of the events
China considers Taiwan to be its territory and does not rule out the use of force to gain control over the island. Taiwan, in turn, emphasises its autonomy. Military. China's activity near Taiwan has intensified in recent years, causing concern among the international community.
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