Taiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and disrupting international shipping and trade.

Taiwan demands China halt military activities in nearby waters, citing destabilization risks. Taiwan claims China's actions disrupt peace, stability, and international shipping. The Defense Ministry reports detecting Chinese naval ships and military planes.

China has expanded military drills around Taiwan with dozens of warplanes and a huge maritime exercise aimed at drawing "a red line" for the next US president, Taipei authorities said Wednesday.The security official said Wednesday that China's plans for the massive maritime operation began in October,

Taiwan has urged China to stop its military activities near the Taiwan Strait, which are impacting regional stability and international trade. The demand follows increased naval activity by China, which claims the waters around Taiwan.

China said on Wednesday it takes "necessary measures" to defend the country's sovereignty and will not tolerate "separatist" activities, as Taiwan reported another rise in Chinese warplanes around the island and called on Beijing to halt provocations.

Taiwan said its military was on high alert as Chinese warships sailed near the island on Monday, preparing for a strong response from China to President Lai Ching-te's stopovers in the United States.It added that military units were on "high" alert.

China’s secretive military appears to be up to something around Taiwan, but it’s unclear whether it’s a formal military drill