Gen. Kevin Schneider warned that the Chinese activities have increased dramatically since Taiwan’s new president was inaugurated in May.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected nine Chinese aircraft and five vessels near Taiwan. Three aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's air defence zone. Taiwan's Defence Ministry is monitoring the situation and responding.

The two prominent China skeptics are set to present significant challenges for Beijing's leadership, which in recent years has alternated between economic incentives and military coercion over the island,

Taiwan is reportedly seeking to procure F-35 Lightning II fighters, along with other advanced American defense systems, to bolster its ability to deter a potential Chinese invasion. -The F-35, renowned for its stealth,