In a joint declaration published late on November 11, 2026, following a meeting in Paris, G7 foreign ministers warned that China's assertive military actions east of Taiwan threaten regional stability and shipping safety. Taiwan's presidential office welcomed the statement, while Taiwanese officials warned Beijing is rehearsing a maritime blockade. Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed reunification as an unwavering mission.
G7 issues declaration on Chinese actions
- ▪G7 foreign ministers issued a joint declaration in Paris on November 11, 2026, stating that China's increasingly assertive actions east of Taiwan threaten regional stability, freedom of navigation, and international shipping safety
- ▪G7 foreign ministers reaffirmed opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, particularly by force, coercion, or the threat thereof
- ▪The G7 statement published on November 11, 2026, represents the strongest unified expression of concern to date by member states regarding Chinese military activities off Taiwan's east coast
Taiwanese officials detail Chinese military tactics
- ▪Taiwanese Defence Minister Wellington Koo stated on November 10, 2026, that China conducted area denial drills in the Western Pacific involving an aircraft carrier and other naval formations
- ▪Taiwan's Coast Guard stated that Chinese attempts to harass ships at sea through radio communications violate international law and undermine regional peace and stability
- ▪Taiwanese officials stated that China has conducted regular coast guard patrols off Taiwan's east coast since June 2026 as practice for a potential maritime blockade using military, paramilitary, and civilian assets
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