As Gaza Hopes for Peace, China Sparks War Fears by Deploying Dozens of Warships Near Taiwan

International News: Two years of devastation in Gaza have finally sparked hopes for peace. A week ago, Hamas agreed to the first phase of the 20-point plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already given his approval to Trump’s plan. With this, expectations of halting attacks and establishing peace in the Gaza Strip have grown stronger. There is also renewed hope for the release of hostages on both sides. However, amid these peace efforts, signs of a new war are emerging on a third front in the world.

According to satellite images, China-India’s neighboring country has deployed a large number of warships at the mouth of the Yangtze River amid rising tensions with Taiwan. A report by Newsweek stated that such a massive deployment of Chinese warships and submarines is a rare occurrence, heightening fears of conflict between China and Taiwan. The report describes the current tension between the two militaries as the highest in recent times and suggests that this large-scale deployment could be a signal of an impending attack on Taiwan.

Signs of an Attack on Taiwan

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) of China has been steadily increasing its military power. In terms of the number of warships and submarines, China now possesses the world’s largest navy — with over 370 warships and submarines. These include landing dock ships, helicopter carriers, and special landing barges. Analysts believe these barges could be used to cross the Taiwan Strait and launch attacks on Taiwan.

25,000-Ton Transport Ship Deployed

Satellite images taken on October 6, 2025, show several amphibious ships stationed at the mouth of the Yangtze River near Shanghai, a key maritime logistics hub. Open-source defense analyst M.T. Anderson identified a Type 071 Yuzhao-class Landing Platform Dock (LPD) in the imagery. This 25,000-ton transport vessel can carry landing craft, armored vehicles, and hundreds of troops to contested shores during an amphibious assault.

Long-Standing Hostility Between China and Taiwan

China considers Taiwan part of its territory and has repeatedly stated that it will use force if necessary. In recent months, the Chinese military has conducted large-scale exercises and flown military aircraft across the sea toward Taiwan almost daily, increasing pressure on the island. Taipei and Washington have described these moves by Beijing as actions aimed at destabilizing the region.