The US think tank Defense Priorities has released a report concerning Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines, suggesting that the US shift its military strategic center from the first island chain to the second island chain and withdraw approximately 90,000 troops stationed in first island chain countries to the second island chain. The report also advocates for the US to shift its stance on Taiwan from strategic ambiguity to a policy of non-intervention, meaning the US military would not intervene in the event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait. The report argues that China is already the hegemon in the Indo-Pacific region, that the US should no longer bear security responsibilities for allies in the region, and advocates for relevant countries to accept China's regional dominance.
A Chinese teenager in his teens flew from China to Jeju Island, South Korea, on August 27. He used a handheld radio on the fourth-floor observation deck of Jeju Airport to listen to communications between the control tower and aircraft for about 90 minutes. The Jeju Provincial Police Agency announced the case on September 15, noting that the teenager's camera contained multiple photos involving two military facilities. He has currently been placed on a departure ban and is under investigation.
The CCP Central Military Commission held a ceremony to promote generals, with Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang officially promoted to the rank of general.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced that China's latest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, and the Taiwanese military closely monitored it using joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance methods.
The Taiwan military has begun a five-day immediate combat readiness drill aimed at enhancing the armed forces' rapid response capabilities against potential threats from mainland China.
Former Air Force Commander Chang Dingqiu reportedly died of a sudden heart attack while undergoing detention and interrogation by the military discipline inspection commission, with no official announcement made.
Overseas rumors suggest that Xi Jinping suffered a stroke during the Third Plenary Session, military control changed hands, and Zhang Youxia placed him under control while contacting Hu Jintao through Liu Yuan.