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China & Taiwan Update, January 2, 2026 | ISW
Jan 2, 2026 - The People’s Republic of China (PRC) conducted large-scale military exercises that simulated a blockade of Taiwan from December 29-30.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-february-13-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, February 13, 2026 | ISW
Feb 13, 2026 - The PLA’s newest amphibious assault vessel could be equipped with as many as six GJ-21 naval stealth drones.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-january-23-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, January 23, 2026 | ISW
Jan 23, 2026 - The PLA flew a surveillance drone through Taiwanese airspace over Pratas (Dongsha) Island on January 17, 2026.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-march-20-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, March 20, 2026 | ISW
Mar 24, 2026 - Donald Trump announced on March 17 that he would delay his planned talks with Xi Jinping to prioritize the conflict in Iran.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-february-6-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, February 6, 2026 | ISW
Mar 2, 2026 - New indicators suggest Xi Jinping launched investigations into two PLA officers because he perceived them as undermining his leadership
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-march-13-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, March 13, 2026 | ISW
Mar 17, 2026 - The PRC’s annual government work report used more bellicose language regarding Taiwan than in previous years.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-march-6-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, March 6, 2026 | ISW
The PRC rhetorically opposes US-Israeli actions against Iran but is unlikely to provide material aid to Iran.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-march-27-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, March 27, 2026 | ISW
Mar 29, 2026 - The ODNI released its 2026 Annual Threat Assessment report on March 18 and assessed that the PRC likely will not invade Taiwan in 2027.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-march-1-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, March 2, 2026 | ISW
Mar 2, 2026 - The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) may be preparing to launch its first Type 09V guided missile nuclear submarine (SSGN).
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-january-30-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, January 30, 2026 | ISW
Jan 30, 2026 - CCP General Security Xi Jinping has expanded his military purges to include two of the seniormost PLA officers.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-february-23-2026/
China & Taiwan Update, February 20, 2026 | ISW
Feb 26, 2026 - The United States is reportedly hesitating over whether to fulfill its next arms sales to Taiwan due to Trumps upcoming visit to Beijing
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-january-9-2025/
China & Taiwan Update, January 9, 2026 | ISW
Jan 12, 2026 - The PRC is using the US capture of Nicolas Maduro to portray the United States as a hypocritical rogue actor and elevate its own global image.
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https://understandingwar.org/research/china-taiwan/china-taiwan-update-november-21-2025/
China & Taiwan Update, November 21, 2025 | ISW
Nov 24, 2025 - The PRC escalated pressure against Japan in response to Japan's Prime Minister saying a war over Taiwan could threaten Japanese security.
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