Taiwan Initiates Five-Day 'Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise' Amid Increased Chinese Military Activity

Taiwan's military has commenced a five-day 'Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise' across the island, involving troop movements and armored vehicles on public roads, to enhance its ability to respond to potential Chinese military aggression. This drill comes as Taiwan's Defense Ministry detected 23 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and five official ships operating around the island early Monday.