Taiwan: Chinese military activity reported 22 Chinese aircraft and five naval ships detected
Taiwan: By 6 a.m. (local time), 22 Chinese aircraft and five navy vessels were seen in the area, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND), which confirmed Chinese military action close to the island on Saturday.
Additionally, according to the MND, sixteen of these planes went over the median line and into the northern and southern Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ) of Taiwan.
Taiwan has reacted appropriately and is keeping an eye on the issue.
22 PLA Aircraft and 5 PLAN Boats Operated over Taiwan
MND shared a post on X that said, “Up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today, 22 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN boats were observed operating over Taiwan. 16 of the planes entered Taiwan’s northern and southern ADIZ after crossing the median line. We have kept an eye on the issue and taken appropriate action.
China had circled Taiwan with four Chinese planes and four Chinese navy vessels the day before.
Up to 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today, four PLA planes and four PLAN ships were seen operating in the Taiwan area. Two of the planes went across the Taiwan Strait’s median line. We have kept an eye on the issue and taken appropriate action. X was mentioned by Taiwan MND.
In the meantime, Taiwan’s military also announced that on October 20, American and Canadian navy ships passed across the Taiwan Strait from south to north.
“One U.S. and one Canadian naval vessel sailed through the Taiwan Strait from south to north yesterday,” MND said in another tweet. The situation remained normal throughout this time, and #ROCArmedForces continued to have complete control over the nearby sea and airspace.”
Following China’s extensive military drills surrounding the island earlier this week, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te reminded the populace that the government is committed to protecting Taiwan’s democracy and national security.
In response to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) announcement of military exercises, dubbed “Joint Sword-2024B,” in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas, which the Taipei Times described as a “stern warning” to proponents of Taiwan independence, he held a high-level national security meeting before making his comments.
Notably, Beijing often conducts military operations around the island, contributing to tensions between Taiwan and China, including the most recent Chinese military intervention.
Since 1949, Taiwan has operated under its own government. But China insists on ultimate reunification, even if it means using force, since it views Taiwan as part of its territory.
