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PLA vessels were observed operating around Taiwan territory on January 1, 2026.
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What happened
PLA vessels were observed operating around Taiwan territory on January 1, 2026.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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People's Liberation Army Navy
maritime service branch of the Chinese People's Liberation Army