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Taiwan Strengthens Defense Amid Rising Chinese Military Activity

10/27/2025

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported 8 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels around Taiwan on Sunday, with five aircraft crossing the median line into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Lawmakers propose amendments to the National Security Act to bolster defenses against Chinese influence and enable early intervention.
A U.S. think tank highlighted China's use of civilian fishing vessels for surveillance in the Taiwan Strait, citing gray zone tactics.

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported 8 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels around Taiwan on Sunday, with five aircraft crossing the median line into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Lawmakers propose amendments to the National Security Act to bolster defenses against Chinese influence and enable early intervention.
A U.S. think tank highlighted China's use of civilian fishing vessels for surveillance in the Taiwan Strait, citing gray zone tactics.