China Escalates Military Presence Around Taiwan with 43 Aircraft and 8 Naval Vessels

Taiwan responds with heightened alert and defensive measures amid ongoing provocations by Beijing.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting 43 Chinese military aircraft and 8 naval vessels around the island within a 24-hour period.
Of the 43 aircraft, 34 crossed the Taiwan Strait median line and entered Taiwan's air defense identification zones.
Taiwan has deployed combat patrol aircraft, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems in response to the increased Chinese military activity.
China's actions are part of a series of military maneuvers and 'gray zone tactics' aimed at pressuring Taiwan without direct conflict.
The recent surge in military activity coincides with China's annual drills, which include simulated attacks and air dominance exercises around Taiwan.