On August 20, 2025, local media reported that Taiwan’s authorities have begun gradually placing military facilities on high alert. The move comes in response to intelligence indicating increased activity of Chinese military and civilian vessels near the Taiwan Strait.
According to sources, an unusually large concentration of ships from China’s People’s Liberation Army, along with civilian vessels, has been observed in the region. In response, Taiwan is enhancing maritime patrols, activating air defense systems, and raising the readiness level of its armed forces, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the island.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense has not yet issued an official statement. Beijing has also refrained from commenting, though similar maneuvers in the past have often been interpreted as a show of force against Taipei amid tense relations.
Experts suggest that the current escalation may be linked to recent diplomatic initiatives by Taiwan and its partners, including the United States. International analysts warn that further escalation in the region could deepen tensions between China and Western countries.
