Mainland China stepping up preparations for Taiwan blockade, report says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mainland-china-stepping-up-preparations-for-taiwan-blockade-report-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. China Increases Blockade Preparations and Naval Activity Near Taiwanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mainland-china-stepping-up-preparations-for-taiwan-blockade-report-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mainland-china-stepping-up-preparations-for-taiwan-blockade-report-says#u56902Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:02:58 +0000Taiwan and international reports indicate mainland China is intensifying preparations for a potential blockade of the island. Recent activity includes record numbers of Chinese government ships off Taiwan in July and the execution of Justice Mission 2025 military drills. Beijing has also increased coast guard patrols and scientific surveys in waters east of Taiwan, which it claims are part of a one map project. While the PLA is prioritizing joint island-landing capabilities, the Taiwan military maintains that China's actual amphibious assault capacity remains limited.Why it mattersThese m