# China ramps up pressure on Taiwan with record number of government vessels

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- CNN, 2026-08-28 12:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/28/asia/taiwan-china-ships-record-intl-hnk?Date=20260828&Profile=CNN

> China is increasing pressure on Taiwan, with Beijing sending a record number of government vessels into waters around the island last month, according to figures provided by Taiwan’s coast guard.