Record 66 Chinese Aircraft, 7 Vessels Near Taiwan

Taiwan has detected a record 66 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels near its territory, with 56 aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. This significant incursion coincides with NATO's ongoing summit in Washington, where China has been labeled a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war in Ukraine and a threat to global security. Taiwan's defense ministry has responded by scrambling aircraft and putting missile systems on high alert. Experts suggest this show of force is a reaction to recent political developments, including the meeting between Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te and the new U.S. de facto ambassador to Taiwan. Beijing has criticized NATO for hyping up the 'China threat,' while Taiwan continues to monitor and respond to these military activities closely.