China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan amid rising tensions

China sent numerous warplanes and navy ships towards Taiwan over two consecutive days of military exercises.
Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and flew into Taiwan's air defense zone.
Taiwan monitored the Chinese military activity closely and deployed its own forces in response.
China considers Taiwan part of its territory and has increased military pressure on the island.
The U.S. Navy flew a patrol plane through the Taiwan Strait after the Chinese drills, asserting navigational rights.