A record number of Chinese warplanes and naval vessels surrounded Taiwan during Beijing's one-day, large-scale military exercise on Monday, the self-governing island's Ministry of Defense said.

B’, was a warning against ‘separatist acts’ after a national day speech last week by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te that Beijing had denounced

Taiwan's defence ministry reported a record 153 Chinese military aircraft involved in drills around the island, escalating regional tensions. The drill, named 'Joint Sword-2024B', was a response to Taiwan's National Day speech.