Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Taiwan Says Chinese Carrier Drills Signal Expansionist Aims
China sent two aircraft carriers to the Pacific Ocean for training.
Taiwan says this shows China wants to expand its influence, especially with the carriers going into the second island chain.
Japan noticed the carriers as well, with one near its territory.
China says these were just normal training exercises and did not target any countries.
Taiwan is also getting new fighter jets from the US to better defend itself from China.
Two Chinese aircraft carriers conducted simultaneous operations in the Pacific.
Taiwan's defense minister stated that the operations signal the country's expansionist aims.
Japan's defense ministry confirmed the presence of two Chinese aircraft carriers operating in separate areas of the Pacific.
The operations included the carriers Liaoning and Shandong.
Taiwan is expecting delivery of F-16V fighter jets from the United States this year and in 2026.
- Who
- Taiwan, Japan, and China
- What
- Two Chinese aircraft carriers conducted simultaneous operations in the Pacific Ocean.
- When
- Reported on Wednesday.
- Where
- Pacific Ocean, near Japan and Taiwan, with one carrier near Japan's EEZ.
- Why
- Taiwan views the operations as a display of China's growing military capabilities and expansionist intentions.
China
Taiwan
Purpose of Operations
China
China describes the carrier operations as 'routine training'.
Taiwan
Taiwan views the operations as a signal of China's expansionist aims.
- Country Making Accusations
- Taiwan
- Military Vessels Involved
- Two Chinese aircraft carriers
- Location of Operations
- Pacific Ocean
- Specific Location Noted
- Japan's EEZ near Minamitorishima
- Jets being Delivered
- F-16V Fighter Jets