Taiwan detects 7 Chinese vessels, 13 aircraft; 9 cross median line.

• Taiwan detected 7 Chinese naval vessels and 13 aircraft sorties around its territory.
• Nine Chinese aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.
• These military movements highlight rising tensions between Taiwan and China, with Beijing claiming Taiwan under the "One China" principle.
• Taiwan maintains its de facto independence despite China's pressure for reunification.
• A US Congressional report denounced China's repression, citing the detention of Taiwanese activist Yang Chih-yuan.

Why It Matters: Escalating Chinese military actions near Taiwan threaten regional stability.