China's Fighter Jets Shadow U.S. Navy Plane Over Taiwan Strait

Incident occurs in international airspace, weeks before Taiwan's elections, amidst increased Chinese military activity around the island.

China's military announced that its fighter jets shadowed a U.S. Navy aircraft that flew over the Taiwan Strait.
The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet said the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance plane flew over the strait in international airspace, demonstrating the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
China has long claimed sovereignty over the Taiwan Strait and the island itself, a claim not recognized by the U.S. or international law.
Taiwan's defense ministry said its troops monitored the aircraft as it flew south, describing the situation as 'normal'.
This incident comes weeks before Taiwan holds elections, amidst increased military activity by China around Taiwan.