China's Military Activity Near Taiwan

中國在台灣附近的軍事活動

Jul 2, 2026, 12:28
ChinaPolitics

Introduction

In July 2026, China sent many planes and ships near Taiwan.

2026年7月，中國派遣了許多飛機與船隻前往台灣附近。

Main Body

China sent many planes and ships to Taiwan's area. On July 1 and 2, many planes crossed the middle line. China says Taiwan is part of China.

中國派遣了許多飛機與船隻前往台灣海域。在7月1日與2日，許多飛機越過了中線。中國表示台灣是中國的一部分。

China also sent research ships and coast guard boats. These boats went to places they are not allowed to go. China wants to show they control these waters.

中國還派遣了研究船與海警船。這些船進入了禁止進入的區域。中國想要證明他們控制著這些海域。

Taiwan is watching these ships and planes. Taiwan uses radar and radio to tell them to leave. Taiwan also built its own new submarine to protect the island.

台灣正密切監視這些船隻與飛機。台灣使用雷達與無線電要求他們離開。台灣也建造了自己的新潛艦以保護該島。

Conclusion

Taiwan is watching China and making its own weapons to stay safe.

台灣正監視著中國，並製造自己的武器以確保安全。

Vocabulary Learning

⚓ Action Words: Movement

Look at how the text describes things moving. To reach A2, you need to know where things go.

  • Sent (Past of 'send') →\rightarrow China sent many planes.
  • Crossed (Past of 'cross') →\rightarrow Planes crossed the line.
  • Went (Past of 'go') →\rightarrow Boats went to places.

💡 Simple Rule: When we talk about the past in a story, we usually add -ed to the word (like crossed) or use a special word (like went).

🛠️ Building a Sentence

See how the text describes a goal?

Taiwan →\rightarrow built →\rightarrow a submarine →\rightarrow to protect the island.

Pattern: [Who] + [Action] + [What] + TO + [Reason].

Example: I study English to get a job.

Vocabulary Learning

area (n.)
A particular part of a place, city, or country.
Example:This area of the city is very quiet.
crossed (v.)
To go from one side to the other side of something.
Example:The cat crossed the street.
research (n.)
A detailed study of something to find new information.
Example:The scientists are doing research on the ocean.
allowed (adj.)
Permitted; you have permission to do something.
Example:Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant.
control (v.)
To have power over something or someone.
Example:The pilot can control the airplane.
radar (n.)
A system used to find the position of aircraft or ships.
Example:The airport uses radar to see the planes.
submarine (n.)
A ship that can travel under the water.
Example:The submarine went deep into the sea.
protect (v.)
To keep someone or something safe from harm.
Example:A helmet protects your head.
weapons (n.)
Objects used to fight or hurt others in a war.
Example:The army has many different weapons.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→