Taiwan detects 15 sorties of Chinese aircraft, eight naval vessels in its territory
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 () Taiwan's ministry of national defence reported detecting increased PLA activity around the island, including aircraft crossing the median line and entering Taiwan's ADIZ. These actions follow a pattern of escalated maneuvers by China, raising concerns about regional stability. Taiwan has responded by deploying its armed forces and conducting missile system tests to bolster its air defense preparedness.
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