Increased Chinese military activity around Taiwan has been reported, with 41 aircraft, 9 vessels, and an official ship detected. Amidst heightened tensions, Chinese and Canadian naval transits in the Taiwan Strait have sparked responses from both Beijing and Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence. International discussions reaffirm the global commitment to Taiwan’s security and regional peace.
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