https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-scoops-up-data-that-could-aid-its-forces-in-waters-around-taiwanContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-scoops-up-data-that-could-aid-its-forces-in-waters-around-taiwanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-scoops-up-data-that-could-aid-its-forces-in-waters-around-taiwan#u170439Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:15:18 +0000China has intensified seabed mapping operations in waters east and south of Taiwan, utilizing AI-enabled unmanned underwater vehicles and research ships to map terrain and undersea cables. Taiwan has flagged an obvious threat from 50 Chinese vessels in a wide sweep of waters surrounding the island. This maritime surveying activity aims to improve Beijing's operational capabilities for potential blockades and the disruption of communications. Six Chinese aircraft and seven ships were recently detected around Taiwan, with five aircraft entering the air defense identification zone. Regional