After the visit of high-ranking US officials to Taiwan, tensions continue to rise in the region.

APA reports that the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan announced that 17 Chinese warplanes and 5 warships were seen around the island.

He flew 10 of the planes to the east and southwest of the air and sea line in the Taiwan Strait.

The statement noted that Chinese air and sea assets are tracked by electronic tracking devices, patrol planes, ships and ground-based missile systems.

Following the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi earlier this month, the Chinese military has begun military exercises around the island.

The exercises, which lasted for 7 days, created a virtual blockade around the island.