China kept up daily military pressure around Taiwan, with warships, coast guard boats, and fighter aircraft operating near the island — routine by now, but a steady drain on Taiwan's defenses.

• Taiwan's defense ministry counted seven Chinese warships and six government boats around the island in one day.
• Twenty Chinese aircraft were tracked, and most of them pushed into airspace to Taiwan's north, center, southwest, and east.
• Taiwan responded with its own planes, ships, and land-based missile systems watching the movements.
• These daily incursions have become normal, wearing down Taiwanese pilots and equipment without a shot fired.

Outlook: Expect the near-daily pattern to continue, with occasional spikes tied to Taiwanese politics or US arms deals.