Taiwan has voiced concern over China’s deployment of warships in large-scale military operations spanning thousands of kilometers, from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea. Taipei considers these actions a threat to the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
Taiwan’s presidential office stated that the activities are being closely monitored by the defense ministry and relevant security agencies.

“We have a full understanding of the situation,” said presidential spokesperson Karen Kuo, as reported by AFP on Friday (December 5, 2025).

Kuo did not disclose the exact number of warships involved, though a security source told AFP the figure was “significant.”

According to Kuo, China's current operations are not limited to the Taiwan Strait. They extend from the southern Yellow Sea, continue into the East China Sea near the disputed Diaoyu Islands, expand further into the South China Sea, and even reach the western Pacific.

“This clearly poses a threat and has implications for the entire Indo-Pacific region,” she said.

Taiwan called on Beijing to “exercise restraint.” Nonetheless, Kuo emphasized that Taiwanese authorities remain confident in their ability to manage the situation.

“We are confident that we can handle this properly,” she added.

So far, China’s military and state media have not issued any statements regarding the reported increase in naval activity. When asked about a large-scale deployment, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also refrained from giving direct confirmation.

“I would like to emphasize that China consistently adheres to a defensive national defense policy,” ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said during a regular press briefing. “China’s navy and coast guard operate strictly in relevant waters in accordance with domestic laws and international law,” he added.

He also urged “relevant parties” not to “overreact or spread unfounded sensationalism.”

Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, has never ruled out the use of force to bring the island under its control. China also asserts sovereignty over nearly the entire South China Sea, which has triggered tensions with several Southeast Asian nations.

Taiwan’s intelligence chief, Tsai Ming-yen, said earlier that the period from October to December is the “peak season” for China’s annual military evaluation drills. He warned that the Chinese Communist Party could turn these routine activities into exercises specifically intended to pressure Taiwan.