Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting 24 Chinese military aircraft near the island on Sunday. The aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were conducting "joint combat readiness patrols" with military vessels.
China's military radioed a Canadian frigate, HMCS Ottawa, transiting the Taiwan Strait, warning it to alter its course, according to Taiwan media reports. This transit follows a recent passage by two United States ships through the strait.
The US and its allies regularly navigate the Taiwan Strait, asserting its status as an international waterway. This practice has drawn criticism from China, which views Taiwan as its territory.