On April 1, 2025 at 17:00, the Taiwanese military reported that "starting from 07:21 on April 1st and until 15:30 in the afternoon, there were appearances around the Taiwan Island. The Taiwanese military detected the PLA mobilizing 21 warships and 4 coast guard vessels", "The PLA dispatched 71 sorties of aircraft, with 36 sorties of PLA aircraft entering the so-called Taiwanese military response禁区". At the same time, the Taiwanese military reported that "the Shandong aircraft carrier strike group of the PLA Navy, consisting of 8 ships, is located 220 nautical miles (about 407 kilometers) southeast of Eluanbi." This formation of the Shandong aircraft carrier strike group is fully equipped, including 1 Shandong aircraft carrier, 2 Type 055 destroyers, 3 Type 052D destroyers, 1 Type 054A frigate, and 1 ocean-going supply ship. Why doesn't the Shandong aircraft carrier strike group get closer to within 12 nautical miles? What would happen if the aircraft carrier got closer to within 12 nautical miles? Aircraft carriers are not used as destroyers. The carrier-based aircraft and drones on board can reach the required areas. The Taiwanese military either failed to notice or intentionally underreported the Chinese mainland coast guard vessels. It was reported that on April 1st, multiple coast guard vessel formations of the Chinese mainland organized law enforcement patrols in the surrounding sea areas of Taiwan Island, conducting exercises such as inspection and interception, interception and detention. It was reported that at least 10 Chinese mainland coast guard vessels participated in this exercise. For the Taiwanese military and the Taiwan authorities, it's truly "what you fear comes true". The Taiwan authorities are afraid of a blockade. Once blockaded, Taiwan will not receive natural gas, oil, food, and other items necessary for its operation and essential to its citizens. If blockaded, the Taiwan authorities won't be able to hold out for many days.
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