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The regional security picture remains tense, with a notable escalation of Chinese military activity around Taiwan. Over the past week, Taiwanese defense authorities have recorded an extraordinary deployment of Chinese naval and aerial forces, including 53 aircraft, 11 navy vessels, and eight official ships operating near Taiwanese waters. Of particular concern are the 23 Chinese aircraft that crossed into Taiwan’s air defense zone, violating its airspace and the median line—a de facto border in the Taiwan Strait.