Citing data from the Chinese Analytical Center, the South China Morning Post reported that "94 such trips were recorded in November."

She added: "This is about 30% higher than the previous figure recorded in February, with 75 sorties recorded."

She continued: "U.S. spy planes expanded their reconnaissance last month, with a U.S. Navy anti-submarine patrol aircraft carrying out a flight over the Taiwan Strait on November 29."

"On 4 November, the largest number of reconnaissance aircraft were involved, with 10 participating during the day," she noted.