11 Chinese warships and 5 aircraft detected around Taiwan, military on close watch
China kept up its daily military pressure on Taiwan, sending warships, coast guard vessels, and aircraft across the Taiwan Strait median line — a routine but negative sign for regional stability.
- Taiwan's defense ministry tracked 11 Chinese navy ships, 6 government vessels, and 5 aircraft over a 24-hour period.
- The aircraft crossed the strait's median line into Taiwan's central, southwestern, and eastern air zones.
- Taiwan responded with patrol aircraft, ships, and shore-based missile systems on alert.
- These incursions are now near-daily, part of China's steady effort to wear down Taiwan's defenses and normalize its presence.
Outlook: Expect the pressure to continue at this pace, with periodic spikes around political events in Taipei, Beijing, or Washington.