China sends carrier-led naval group through Taiwan Strait amid Pacific tensions

China's aircraft carrier Liaoning led a naval group as it crossed the Taiwan Strait, marking the first such passage since the end of 2025. Taipei is closely monitoring the movement and describes the crossing as a notable display in the ongoing cross-strait tensions in the Pacific.

The crossing can be interpreted as a political signal amid broader regional dynamics, underscoring continued military signaling in the Pacific and the strains between Beijing and Taipei.