Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected seven Chinese naval vessels and two military aircraft near Taiwan. Two of the aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line. Taiwan responded by deploying aircraft, naval ships, and coastal defense missile systems. These actions come amid rising tensions between Taiwan and China, with China considering Taiwan a renegade province. China has increased military activities around Taiwan, with Taiwan tracking Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels multiple times this month. China's use of grey zone tactics, including sending military assets near Taiwan, has escalated since September 2020.
