66 Chinese aircraft around Taiwan in 2024 single-day record: Taipei

Taiwan’s defense ministry reported a record 66 Chinese military aircraft around the island in 24 hours, with 56 crossing the median line. This follows reported Chinese exercises involving the aircraft carrier Shandong in nearby waters. China continues to assert its claim over Taiwan, while tensions in the region, including with the Philippines, remain high over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.Source:Daily Star