India, June 21 -- Taiwan has reported a fresh rise in Chinese military activity around the island, with its Ministry of National Defence detecting multiple Chinese aircraft and naval vessels operating near its territory. The development adds to ongoing tensions across the Taiwan Strait, where Beijing has steadily increased military patrols and exercises in recent years. Taiwan's military said it closely monitored the movements and responded by deploying appropriate surveillance and defence measures.

According to Taiwanese authorities, several Chinese aircraft entered areas near Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), while naval vessels were also spotted operating around the island. Officials stated that the armed forces remain ...