Taiwan monitors Chinese military surge, calls China a threat to stability. Taiwan is closely monitoring Chinese military activity after numerous warplanes, including J-16 fighters and H-6 bombers, joined the Shandong aircraft carrier for Pacific drills. Taiwan's defense ministry detected 66 Chinese military aircraft around the island, with 39 flying to the south and southeast. President Lai Ching-te emphasized the rising threat to regional stability from China's actions. This surge coincides with a NATO summit addressing China's global security challenges.