China's Military Encirclement of Taiwan Intensifies: World Watches Closely

• Taiwan detected 26 Chinese military aircraft and 6 naval warships around its territory on Saturday, with 18 aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait median line.
• This follows similar activity on Friday, where 23 Chinese aircraft were detected, 17 of which crossed the median line.
• Chinese aircraft, including J-10, H-6K, and KJ-500, conducted air-sea joint training with naval vessels.
• A Chinese surveillance drone entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ near the Pratas Islands, prompting increased alert and radio warnings.
• Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense labeled China's actions as reckless, provocative, and a threat to regional stability.

Why It Matters: China's escalating military activities around Taiwan, including median line crossings, raise global concerns.