Archive · 3 Dec 2025
China Simulates Attacks on Foreign Ships in Taiwan Strait
China sometimes pretends to attack foreign navy ships in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan says they share information with their international friends when this happens.
This year, ships from eight countries, including the United States, Britain, France, New Zealand, and Vietnam, have sailed through the strait.
China follows these ships and sometimes uses planes to show they are in control.
Taiwan watches closely and is ready for any special military exercises China might do before the end of the year.
The Taiwan Strait is a very important waterway for global trade.
China's military sometimes simulates attacks on foreign naval vessels in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan shares intelligence with international partners when foreign navy ships operate in the strait.
Eight countries' navies, including the United States, Britain, France, New Zealand, and Vietnam, have made 12 trips through the strait this year.
China shadows every ship and sometimes uses air forces to simulate attacks to demonstrate its military presence.
Taiwan monitors the strait extensively and is prepared for any Taiwan-specific war games before the end of the year.
- Who
- China, Taiwan, United States, Britain, France, New Zealand, Vietnam
- What
- China's military simulates attacks on foreign naval vessels in the Taiwan Strait
- When
- Ongoing, with 12 trips by foreign navies this year
- Where
- Taiwan Strait
- Why
- To demonstrate military presence and claimed authority in the Taiwan Strait
- Countries Involved
- United States, Taiwan, China, Britain, France, New Zealand, Vietnam
- Number of Trips
- 12 trips by eight countries' navies this year
- Taiwan's Response
- Shares intelligence with international partners
- China's Response
- Shadows every ship and sometimes simulates attacks
- Taiwan Strait Significance
- Major trade route for about half of global container ships
- China's Military Presence
- Operates around Taiwan almost daily
- Recent Chinese Drills
- Last named war game was 'Strait Thunder-2025' in April
- Current Naval Groups
- China has four naval groups in the Western Pacific