Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan

The Japan TimesCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by No AuthorOctober 27, 2025 at 02:37 AM

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Chinese state media reported that a group of H-6K bombers from China's Eastern Theater Command conducted combat-oriented training near Taiwan, involving drills such as air blockades and precision strikes. The timing of this announcement came just days before an expected meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. China views Taiwan as part of its territory and regularly conducts military activities around the island. Taipei's defense ministry has not reported any unusual activity recently, though Taiwan routinely deploys combat aircraft and warships near its shores.

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