Overview

• Taiwan's defense ministry detected 37 Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets and bombers, near the island on Sunday.
• Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, entering Taiwanese airspace en route to the Western Pacific for long-distance training.
• This marks the second consecutive day of increased Chinese military presence around Taiwan, following joint patrols involving warships and aircraft.
• China's military exercises around Taiwan have drawn condemnation from both Taipei and the United States, which supports Taiwan's defense capabilities.
• Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, viewed unfavorably by Beijing, maintains that Taiwan's future should be decided by its people and has sought dialogue with China.