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The Wanban Bridge, which links New Taipei's Banqiao District to Taipei's Wanhua District, was entirely shut down from 11 pm (local time) on Monday to 6 am (local time) on Tuesday to facilitate the drill. 

 Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said it detected six Chinese Naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Sunday.

Taiwan Detects 7 Chinese Aircraft, 8 Naval Vessels Near Territorial Waters

China objected to Hegseth's characterization of it as a threat in the Indo-Pacific, terming his remarks "deplorable" and "aimed at creating division."

Beijing has consistently expressed its goal of reunification with Taiwan, using diplomatic, economic, and military pressure to isolate Taiwan internationally.

In recent years, Xi, who is in his third five-year term, made it a major military and diplomatic initiative to step up efforts to reintegrate Taiwan with China. 

Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity with 33 PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels detected.

Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity, with 17 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels detected. 

Taiwan detects increased Chinese military activity with aircraft and naval vessels near its territory, amid rising cross-strait tensions.

the Chinese coast guard using water cannons against Philippine vessels, further escalating tensions.

China has increased its military activities around Taiwan by deploying aircraft and naval vessels since September 2020.

The MND reported that four of these aircraft crossed the median line, entering Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.  

The increasing military presence by China, including naval exercises and the construction of artificial islands, has heightened tensions. 

Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity.

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its appreciation for the US's continued support of Taiwan's security.  

Chang Hsu, armed with a Master's degree in mathematics and 15 years of teaching experience, sought to expand his reach innovatively. 

Taiwan had detected 13 Chinese PLA aircraft, along with eight PLAN vessels and two official ships around the country.

In response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity. 

Of the 29 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 13 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwest, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). 

According to the Central Weather Bureau, Typhoon Gaemi was heading westward toward the island with sustained winds of 144 km (about 90 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 180 kph (110 mph).