Trump-Xi Summit Concludes; No Military Aircraft, But 9 Naval Vessels Active Near Taiwan

Central News Agency, Reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, May 16 - US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their final day of talks in Beijing's Zhongnanhai yesterday. The Ministry of National Defense stated that from 6:00 AM yesterday to 6:00 AM today, no Chinese military aircraft were detected, but 8 Chinese naval vessels and 1 official government ship—a total of 9 vessels—continued to operate around Taiwan. The national military strictly monitored and handled the situation.

Donald Trump held his final round of talks with Xi Jinping yesterday morning and departed for the United States on his special plane around 2:30 PM yesterday, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi seeing him off.

This morning, the Ministry of National Defense pointed out that between 6:00 AM yesterday and 6:00 AM today, 8 Chinese naval vessels and 1 government ship were detected and continued to operate around the Taiwan Strait. The national military used mission aircraft, ships, and shore-based missile systems to strictly monitor and respond.

The Ministry of National Defense indicated that during the period from 6:00 AM yesterday to 6:00 AM today, no Chinese military aircraft were detected, and therefore no flight track map was provided. (Editor: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150516