China Warplane Flights Near Taiwan Plummet: Analysts Puzzled by Dramatic Drop

• Chinese warplane flights near Taiwan drastically plunged from 92 to 7 in the past two weeks, baffling analysts.
• The sudden drop creates uncertainty and increases risk, according to former US defence official Drew Thompson.
• Possible reasons include China's annual legislative meeting or an attempt to calm tensions before US President Trump's visit.
• Military experts suggest a shift to new joint training models away from Taiwan could explain fewer planes in the area.
• Taiwan remains vigilant, noting continued Chinese naval activity despite the decrease in air incursions.