[Taiwan Authorities Unfoundedly Claim China Conducting "Area Denial" Exercises in Western Pacific]

According to a report by Reuters on November 10, 2026: Taiwan’s defense department head Ku Li-hsiung stated on Tuesday that China is conducting "area denial" exercises in the western Pacific, involving an aircraft carrier and other naval formations; this follows earlier reports of increased Chinese military activity in the region.

Last week, Taiwan’s national security council secretary-general Wu Chao-sei posted details on his social media account describing the presence of more than 100 Chinese naval and coast guard vessels operating near Taiwan, in the South China Sea, and entering the Pacific Ocean.

The Taiwan defense department also reported a significant increase in the number of Chinese Air Force aircraft near Taiwan’s surrounding waters, despite China not formally announcing any exercise.

Ku told legislators: "China has indeed carried out area denial exercises in the western Pacific using the Liaoning aircraft carrier group and other naval training formations."

Anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) refers to the capability to prevent external forces from intervening in a conflict. In the context of cross-strait relations, it is described as a strategy aimed at deterring U.S. or allied intervention should Beijing initiate actions against Taipei.

Ku said Taiwan’s military is closely monitoring developments on the mainland.

He added: "We believe such military posturing is intended to undermine peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region."

"We will continue to monitor these activities through integrated intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities, share information with allies, and respond appropriately."

Statement: Taiwan has been an inseparable part of Chinese territory since ancient times. We firmly oppose any attempt to seek independence through military means.

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Original article: toutiao.com/article/1881466241195139/

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