The Bottom Line Upfront
Taiwan detected a record 66 Chinese military aircraft around the island, with 56 crossing the Taiwan Strait median line into its air defense zones.
The Breakdown
- Taiwan’s defense ministry reported 66 Chinese planes and seven navy vessels near the island, a record high for this year.
- Record-breaking activity follows Chinese drills with the Shandong aircraft carrier.
- Previously, the record was 62 planes and 27 vessels in May, amidst ongoing military pressure from Beijing on Taiwan. The Taiwanese military is closely monitoring these movements.
