China's Second Taiwan Combat Patrol

Taiwan dispatched ships and fighter jets to monitor a second 'joint combat readiness patrol' by China near the island within a week. This escalation follows increased military pressure from China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory. Taiwan's Defence Ministry detected 21 Chinese aircraft and warships conducting patrols. Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu>>> condemned China's actions as 'unprovoked' and a source of instability in the Indo-Pacific. The event also highlights the ongoing tracking of China's aircraft carrier, the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, and recent confrontations between coast guard vessels near the Taiwan — Pratas Island>>>. Analysts warn that Chinese warships are operating closer to Taiwan's shores, potentially reducing response times for defense.