Taiwan Reports Second Chinese Combat Patrol Near Island Within a Week

Taiwan's defense ministry reported on Monday that it had detected a Chinese "joint combat readiness patrol" near the island, the second such operation in a week. The patrol, which included naval vessels and aircraft, was described as "unprovoked" by Taipei. Taiwan's military said it had deployed aircraft and naval assets to monitor the situation and ensure the security of its airspace and territorial waters. The incident underscores ongoing tensions across the Taiwan Strait, with Beijing continuing its military activities in the region.