Taiwan detects 14 Chinese sorties, 6 naval vessels near its waters

• Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected 14 sorties and six naval vessels around its territorial waters as of 6 AM on Friday.
• 10 of the 14 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, and southwestern ADIZ.
• Earlier, 14 Chinese aircraft, including J-10, J-11, J-16, and KJ-500, were detected, with 10 crossing the median line.
• Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te assured the public of strengthened national defense and economic development.
• President Lai acknowledged challenges but highlighted Taiwan's resilience and growth through trials.