China and Pakistan make 5 moves aimed at Taiwan in 96 hours 1. Restricting and Reversing Pakistan's Airspace: Pakistan closed its airspace to Taiwanese airlines in support of Beijing's position on Taiwan, forcing the rerouting of flights, but reversed the decision and allowed flights again just hours later. 2. CCTV satellite images of Taiwan: China's state broadcaster CCTV broadcast satellite images of Taiwan, saying its streets are clearly visible. 3. Beijing pledges support for "patriotic reunification forces" Beijing's top Taiwan affairs official has pledged support for "patriotic reunification forces" on the island as Taiwan's elections approach. 4. Chinese naval activity and carrier Liaoning The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sailed near the Philippines, while Chinese naval ships operated around Taiwan. Taiwan signals threat from Chinese vessels operating in regional waters Analysts have raised concerns about possible blockade scenarios. 5. China's diplomatic pressure on Taiwan's partners Beijing has accused Taiwan of a "provocative confrontation" as tensions continue over political and security issues. These developments follow reports of Chinese ships operating near Taiwan and the Pratts Islands, alongside Chinese sanctions against officials from Paraguay and Belize. The broader pattern points to increasing pressure on Taiwan through airspace restrictions, surveillance, political influence, military activity and diplomatic messages.

China and Pakistan make 5 moves aimed at Taiwan in 96 hours 1. Restricting and Reversing Pakistan's Airspace: Pakistan closed its airspace to Taiwanese airlines in support of Beijing's position on Taiwan, forcing the rerouting of flights, but reversed the decision and allowed flights again just hours later. 2. CCTV satellite images of Taiwan: China's state broadcaster CCTV broadcast satellite images of Taiwan, saying its streets are clearly visible. 3. Beijing pledges support for "patriotic reunification forces" Beijing's top Taiwan affairs official has pledged support for "patriotic reunification forces" on the island as Taiwan's elections approach. 4. Chinese naval activity and carrier Liaoning The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning sailed near the Philippines, while Chinese naval ships operated around Taiwan. Taiwan signals threat from Chinese vessels operating in regional waters Analysts have raised concerns about possible blockade scenarios. 5. China's diplomatic pressure on Taiwan's partners Beijing has accused Taiwan of a "provocative confrontation" as tensions continue over political and security issues. These developments follow reports of Chinese ships operating near Taiwan and the Pratts Islands, alongside Chinese sanctions against officials from Paraguay and Belize. The broader pattern points to increasing pressure on Taiwan through airspace restrictions, surveillance, political influence, military activity and diplomatic messages.