evidence: This incident marks a continuation of heightened Chinese military operations around Taiwan. Since the beginning of October alone, China has sent a total of 68 military aircraft and 31 naval vessels near Taiwan. [...] People's Liberation Army (PLA), nine crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZ), according to the MND's statement. [...] He argued that the Republic of China (ROC), established before the PRC, holds sovereign rights over Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu. Lai's comments underscore Taiwan's stance on its independence and sovereignty, further escalating the rhetoric in its ongoing dispute with Beijing.