Taiwan says China carrying out huge maritime deployment

China's Heightened Military Pressure on Taiwan
Nearly 90 Chinese naval and coast guard ships detected around Taiwan
47 Chinese aircraft spotted near the island in 24 hours
Largest maritime mobilization around Taiwan in years
Triggered by President Lai Ching-te's recent US visit and call with House Speaker Mike Johnson
Exceeds maritime response to former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's 2022 Taiwan visit
Part of ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan
MILITARY DYNAMICS:
Chinese forces drawn from three regional commands
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin condemned China's "coercive behaviour"
Exercises signal increased military preparedness and psychological pressure
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
China considers Taiwan its territory
Dispute stems from 1949 Chinese Civil War
US maintains "strategic ambiguity" about direct military intervention
INTERNATIONAL REACTION:
China warns against "seeking independence"
Taiwan remains confident in US support
Tensions reflect broader geopolitical competition in the region
The situation highlights the ongoing complex and potentially volatile relationship between China, Taiwan, and the United States.