ANALYSIS/Chinese warplane lull around Taiwan tied to politics, fuel: Scholars
03/12/2026 06:29 PM
Taiwanese scholars said Thursday that a recent drop in Chinese warplane activity around Taiwan was temporary, likely driven by Beijing's desire for "political security" during the annual "Two Sessions" and higher fuel costs caused by tension in the Middle East.
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