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China Sends 21 Aircraft, 16 Ships Near Taiwan

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Taiwan’s defense ministry says it detected 21 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels, and eight official ships operating around Taiwan between Wednesday and Thursday morning. According to the ministry, 19 of the aircraft approached Taiwan’s main island. The reported activity follows a surge in Chinese military operations around Taiwan on Tuesday. Taiwan’s military says it is closely monitoring the situation.