Taiwan's ministry of national defence detected 17 PLA aircraft and 6 vessels near the island. Thirteen aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. Recent Chinese military movements and the deployment of advanced naval equipment suggest preparation for a potential invasion of Taiwan.
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