Over 90 Chinese ships operate in region, largest deployment to date

As of December 5, 2025, over 90 Chinese ships are operating in the region, according to a report by Reuters. This number has decreased from more than 100 ships earlier in the week. The current deployment surpasses China"s previous mass naval deployment in December of last year, marking it as the largest maritime show of force to date.

This significant naval presence has raised concerns among international observers. The situation follows a pattern of increased military activity in the region, which has been noted in various recent developments. For further context, similar situations have been reported in other international conflicts, such as Spain"s support for Morocco"s autonomy plan for Western Sahara and Qatar"s Prime Minister"s call for Israel to withdraw from Gaza.

The ongoing maritime activities by China continue to attract attention as they unfold, reflecting broader tensions in the region.

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