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flag China increased military activity near Taiwan, with 13 aircraft and 7 ships detected, prompting defensive measures.

flag Taiwan’s military reported 13 PLA aircraft sorties and seven naval vessels near its territory by December 16, 2025, with nine planes crossing the Taiwan Strait’s median line into its air defense zones. flag The Ministry of National Defense said it is prepared for sudden attacks through a decentralized command system allowing units to act independently. flag This follows increased Chinese military activity, including joint combat drills and expanded naval operations in the Pacific, part of a sustained "gray zone" pressure campaign. flag The U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China released its annual report criticizing China’s human rights record, including the detention of Taiwanese activist Yang Chih-yuan on politically motivated charges, urging stronger U.S. diplomatic action.

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