Taiwan Condemns China's Military Drills Near Its Coast

Chinese military exercises, including airspace incursions, escalate tensions as Taiwan deploys forces in response.

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.