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Why PLA fighter jet sorties near Taiwan dropped to a 3-year low in the first half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, the number of PLA fighter jets detected near Taiwan dropped to a three-year low of 1,334, more than halving year-on-year. The South China Morning Post, citing Taiwan’s defense ministry data, reported an increase in days with no PLA jet detections, marking the lowest operational tempo since 2023.
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