Taiwan strengthens its defense with readiness drills as China conducts unprecedented military activity.
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This Defense Ministry footage shows a Taiwanese naval vessel monitoring Chinese military ships operating near Taiwan. Monday marked the first time China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted++98 two joint combat readiness patrols in a single day, deploying 59 aircraft and nine vessels.
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) condemned China’s actions, stating they escalate regional tensions and prove that Beijing is unilaterally disrupting peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
In response, the Defense Ministry released images of PLA drones captured by Taiwan’s military aircraft, showcasing battlefield intelligence capabilities. To reinforce defense readiness, a five-day combat drill began on Monday to test the military’s rapid-response capabilities, while July’s Han Kuang exercise will be extended to 10 days to enhance military preparedness.