Ben Lewis 🇺🇦 (@OfficialBen

Ben Lewis 🇺🇦

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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦

@OfficialBen_L

Defense Analyst focusing on PLA development and Taiwan security issues. Founder of @PLATracker. Star Wars enthusiast. Views are my own. He/him. 🏳️‍🌈

Washington, DC

Joined June 2015

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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
Jan 4
Thread detailing key trends in PLA air activity in Taiwan's ADIZ for 2025 Based on daily reports released by @MoNDefense, the total number of PLA aircraft tracked in Taiwan's ADIZ reporting area in 2025 was 3,764 +689 (+22%) from 2024 +2,792 (+287%) from 2021:
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
Jun 20, 2023
The United States has never openly supported Taiwan independence, this is a standard U.S. talking point.
Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦
@AdamKinzinger
Jun 20, 2023
What in Gods name…..
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
Jul 28, 2023
This is why you don’t invade Taiwan in July.
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
Dec 20, 2023
If you believe that the PLA can launch a surprise invasion of Taiwan unpredicted by Western intelligence agencies, you already bought the bridge.
Elbridge Colby
@ElbridgeColby
Dec 20, 2023
If you believe this, I have a bridge I’d like to sell you.
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
Apr 7, 2023
Just to underscore the substantial difference between the live-fire exercises that will take place on April 10 and the exercises that took place in August 2022, here is a map that juxtaposes the two events. Made by the wonderful @LouisMVezian
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
Mar 3, 2023
The idea that Taiwan is a free rider on the back American defense is simply untrue, and grossly uniformed. Sanctioning Taiwan to induce moves toward asymmetric defense is an utterly ridiculous idea.
Elbridge Colby
@ElbridgeColby
Mar 3, 2023
I completely agree. I also support targeted sanctions to induce Taiwan to move toward asymmetric defense. Taiwan is important. Americans would die in its defense. Ergo we should do everything needed to get them to build a strong defense. @matthewstoller
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
May 24, 2024
This is disinformation. This is a video of the flyover from the Presidential inauguration on Monday.
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
Oct 14, 2024
Graphic showing the exercise zones for: August 2022 Joint Sword 2024A Joint Sword 2024B
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
Nov 27, 2023
This is a perfect example of the kind of PLA activity Taiwan should actively publicize. We know Taiwan is experiencing similar challenges to the Philippines - Taipei should look to emulate Manila when it comes to talking about them.
Bianca Dava-Lee 🐱
@biancadava
Nov 27, 2023
WATCH: Two Chinese fighter jets orbited a Philippine aircraft during the joint patrols of the Philippines and Australia in the West Philippine Sea on Sunday. (📹 AFP Public Affairs Office) @ABSCBNNews
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
Oct 13, 2024
This thread will cover the Joint Sword 2024B exercises. Launched by the PLA Eastern Theatre Command on 14 Oct 2024 (local time).
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
Jan 14, 2025
PLA conducts air-sea joint training around Taiwan: MND early release states that 22x PLA aircraft have been tracked around Taiwan since 0820 local time today. 19 of the aircraft entered the de facto ADIZ. Specific aircraft mentioned: J-16 KJ-500
國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼
@MoNDefense
Jan 14, 2025
Overall 22 #PLA aircraft in various types (including J-16, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 0820hr today. Out of which, 19 crossed the median line of the #Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
May 10, 2024
This is the largest number of ships tracked entering the restricted or prohibited water around Kinmen shared publicly. This was more than just the Chinese Coast Guard, ships from multiple Chinese maritime law enforcement agencies were involved.
Jaime Ocon 歐海美
@JaimeOcon1
May 10, 2024
WATCH: Taiwan's Coast Guard releases video of 5 Chinese CG ships and 7 other vessels operating near Kinmen. Part of the fleet was operating in Taiwan's restricted waters, just 4nm SW of Liaoluo Bay. Source: Taiwan Coast Guard Administration
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Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
Feb 15, 2022
Replying to @Snowden
Ben Lewis 🇺🇦
@OfficialBen_L
May 23, 2024
Replying to @OfficialBen_L
Video showing Taiwan’s Navy moving what is likely anti-ship missile systems:
軍聞社 Military News Agency, ROC(Taiwan)🇹🇼
@mna_roc
May 23, 2024
「#海軍 #海鋒大隊飛彈車機動前往戰術位置。」（中華民國海軍提供） Follow @mna_roc ，為您帶來第一線國軍戰備實況！ #ROCArmedForce #ROCNavy #ProtectOurCountry #ROC #Taiwan🇹🇼
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