Amidst heightened tensions, over 20 Chinese warplanes, including 11 breaching Taiwan's sensitive median line, were detected by Taipei's defense ministry following the recent presidential election. The show of force, a response to the Democratic Progressive Party's victory, underscores China's territorial claims on democratic Taiwan. As the island faces geopolitical challenges, the continuous military presence in the Taiwan Strait signifies a strategic "grey zone" tactic, maintaining a delicate balance between conflict and restraint.