Chinese military presence persists around Taiwan amid tensions.

Chinese warplanes and navy ships remain in the waters around Taiwan after three days of war games, according to Taiwan's defense ministry. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen criticized Beijing for its "irresponsible" behavior, while Japan's defense minister described the drills as "intimidating training" to seize sea and air control around the island. Both Taiwan's ruling and opposition parties condemned the drills in a joint statement, while life in Taiwan has continued as normal with no signs of panic or disruption.