Conflict · Taipei, Taiwan · November 13, 2026

China holds unannounced drills near Taiwan

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 12, 8:26 AM ET

China held large unannounced military drills in the western Pacific and around Taiwan in early November. Taipei called it silent intimidation. Xi renewed calls for reunification without mentioning force. Taiwan rejected the demand.

Why it matters

Tension affects shipping and chip supply.

Background

China claims Taiwan.

Sources

• Asharq Al-Awsat ↗Nov 13, 1:45 AM ET
• DW ↗Nov 12, 8:26 AM ET

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