China keeps up pressure on Taiwan; 13 PLA sorties of PLA aircraft, 3 ships detected near territory

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China conducted 13 military aircraft sorties and deployed 10 naval vessels near Taiwan, with several aircraft crossing the median line, escalating regional tensions. Taiwan has responded with combat readiness drills and is advancing defense capabilities including its first domestically built submarine currently in sea trials.

Taiwan reported a significant Chinese military presence with 13 aircraft sorties and 10 naval vessels operating near its waters, with nine aircraft crossing the median line. This comes after Taiwan's combat readiness drills, designed to counter potential surprise attacks. Beijing criticized the exercises, while Taiwan continues to bolster its defenses, including its first domestically built submarine undergoing sea trials. The situation highlights ongoing tensions over Taiwan's self-governing status.