# Chinese military activity near Taiwan > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chinese-military-activity-near-taiwan > Updated: 2026-08-14T05:38:25.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 3. China has engaged in a series of military activities near Taiwan, drawing condemnation from Taipei. In late July, the People’s Liberation Army conducted two days of live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait near Dongshan Island. These exercises included navigation warnings that prohibited vessel entry in specific maritime zones. The drills occurred following diplomatic discussions between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. In mid-August, China and Indonesia conducted joint naval exercises in the Pacific Ocean and Philippine Sea, east of Taiwan. The drills involved the Chinese vessel Honghe and the Indonesian frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai, focusing on maritime communications, formation maneuvering, and at-sea replenishment. Indonesia's Navy described the activity as routine maritime diplomacy and a standard international protocol conducted during the warship's return voyage from Russia. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council and Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the exercise as “military provocation,” “political manipulation,” and “wilful and irresponsible behaviour.” Taipei officials argued the drill was intended to create a false impression of Chinese jurisdiction over the area and to escalate regional tensions. Taiwan has sought clarification from involved parties, specifically requesting further details from Jakarta. These naval activities coincided with Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang military exercises, which included anti-blockade drills and defensive land preparations. Meanwhile, the United States State Department has urged Beijing to cease military pressure on Taiwan and called for peaceful resolutions to cross-Strait issues. ## Claims - Taiwan condemned the drill as a military provocation and political manipulation intended to create a false impression of Chinese jurisdiction. (disputed by 11 sources) - China and Indonesia conducted a joint navigation exercise in waters east of Taiwan in mid-August. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Taiwan is conducting its annual Han Kuang military exercises. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The drill focused on communication exercises and maritime replenishment. (corroborated by 9 sources) - The exercise aims to maintain regional peace and stability. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The Chinese naval vessel involved in the drill was the Honghe. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Indonesian naval vessel involved in the drill was the KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Indonesia described the naval exercise as routine maritime diplomacy. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: China and Indonesia conduct naval drills east of Taiwan Taiwan and the US have expressed concern over joint naval exercises between China and Indonesia conducted in waters east of Taiwan, which Indonesia described as routine passing exercises. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-and-indonesia-conduct-naval-drills-east-of-taiwan ### 2026-08-12: China and Indonesia conduct joint naval drills east of Taiwan China and Indonesia held joint naval drills east of Taiwan, which Taipei condemned as a provocation. Meanwhile, Taiwan is conducting its annual Han Kuang war games, including anti-blockade simulations. 44 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-and-indonesia-to-hold-naval-exercises-east-of-taiwan ### 2026-07-23: China conducts two‑day live‑fire drills in Taiwan Strait China held two‑day live‑fire drills near Dongshan Island in the Taiwan Strait on July 23‑24, issuing navigation bans while Taiwan reported no shipping impact; the moves followed a U.S.–China meeting in Manila. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/china-conducts-twoday-livefire-drills-in-taiwan-strait --- Cite as: Chinese military activity near Taiwan. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chinese-military-activity-near-taiwan