Taiwan reports five Chinese naval vessels operating near its territory

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN TAIWAN STRAIT TENSIONS:
CHINA'S MILITARY ACTIVITY:
5 PLAN vessels detected around Taiwan on Thursday
Previous day: 3 aircraft and 6 vessels, with 1 aircraft entering Taiwan's ADIZ
Tuesday: 8 aircraft and 5 vessels, with 6 aircraft crossing median line
DIPLOMATIC TENSIONS:
China condemned US arms sales to Taiwan, calling Taiwan issue "first red line" in US-China relations
NATO Secretary Rutte criticized China's actions, noting projected nuclear arsenal growth from 200 (2020) to 1,000+ warheads by 2030
China continues asserting claims over Taiwan, maintaining stance on eventual reunification
These events represent ongoing pattern of increased Chinese military operations around Taiwan amid growing international support for the island.