Overview

• China conducted unannounced live-fire military exercises 40 nautical miles southwest of Taiwan's coast, drawing condemnation from Taiwan's government.
• Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported 32 Chinese military aircraft near its territory, with 22 crossing the Taiwan Strait's median line and entering its air defense identification zone.
• Taiwan deployed land, sea, and air forces to monitor and respond to China's actions, which it claims violate international norms.
• China's Foreign Ministry dismissed concerns, reiterating its stance that Taiwan is part of its territory and that military action remains an option for unification.
• Separate Chinese naval exercises near Australia disrupted air traffic, with reports suggesting the presence of an accompanying nuclear submarine, prompting criticism from Australian officials.