Chinese Aircraft Carrier Transits Taiwan Strait Amid Rising Tensions

Taiwan's defense ministry reports increased military activity by China, including live-fire exercises near the island.

The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning was detected in the Taiwan Strait following extensive military maneuvers by China.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has been actively monitoring the situation, labeling the exercises as intimidation tactics by Beijing.
Recent Chinese military activities included live-fire exercises near the Pratas Islands, heightening regional tensions.
The presence of U.S. and Canadian warships in the Taiwan Strait days earlier was condemned by China as destabilizing.
Taiwanese leadership, including President Lai Ching-te, has responded by visiting military bases to bolster defense readiness.