Taiwan Detects Chinese Military Activities And Combat Drones

In a recent development, Taiwan’s defense ministry reported that 20 Chinese air force planes, including combat drones, entered Taiwan’s air defense zone within a 24-hour timeframe. One of these drones flew along Taiwan’s Pacific east coast, revealing China’s continuing assertiveness in the region.

For the past three years, Taiwan has been vocal about the heightened military pressure from Beijing. Just a week ago, China conducted military drills around Taiwan. The exercise was perceived as Beijing’s answer to Vice President William Lai’s brief stop-over in the United States earlier this month.

Diving deeper into the details of this military activity, Taiwan’s defense sources identified the Chinese aircraft involved as Su-30 and J-10 fighters, along with anti-submarine planes. “Some of the fighters and drones crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait,” the defense ministry stated, sharing a map that showcased the previous unofficial barrier’s routine breaches by…