Rest of World News: Taiwan News reported that Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense spotted seven Chinese naval vessels and five military aircraft near the island on Sund
Taiwan s Ministry of National Defense reported increased Chinese military presence, with seven naval vessels and five aircraft detected around Taiwan. This follows a pattern of heightened activity, including eight vessels and six aircraft detected the previous day. Taiwan s armed forces are monitoring and responding to these developments, deploying aircraft, navy vessels, and coastal missile systems. Since September 2020, China has escalated its gray zone tactics, incrementally increasing military operations near Taiwan to achieve its security objectives without direct force.