Taiwan Spots 16 Chinese Warplanes During Xi-Cheng Meeting
Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported 16 Chinese warplanes operating aggressively near the island as Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cheng Li-wun, the chairwoman of Taiwan's largest opposition party (KMT), in Beijing. U.S. diplomats reiterated calls for China to abandon military pressure against the island.
Date: April 11, 2026
Location: Taiwan Strait, Taiwan
Conflict: China-Taiwan Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Reuters / Taipei Times