Taiwan challenges China's sinking claim, while China doubts US-made Patriot's success in shooting down Russian hypersonic missiles

Taiwan has disputed China's claim of having the ability to sink a US Navy aircraft carrier group, stating that such a claim is "exaggerated." This comes after China's military boasted about its capability to destroy US carriers amid rising tensions between the two countries. Taiwan's defense ministry emphasized that it has the ability to defend itself and that any military action by China would be met with a strong response.