Taiwan’s MND reports increased Chinese military activity around the island

Taiwan: As of 6 am today, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) of Taiwan reported a rise in Chinese military activity in the area, identifying seven PLAN boats and 12 PLA aircraft operating nearby. Eight of the identified aircraft entered Taiwan’s southern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) after crossing the Taiwan Strait’s middle line.

The Taiwan MND shared a post on X that said, “Up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today, 12 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels, and 1 official ship were detected operating around Taiwan.”

Eight of the planes went into Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ after crossing the median line. We have kept an eye on the issue and taken appropriate action,” the tweet said.

Taiwan’s MND identified seven PLAN boats and eight PLA planes earlier Sunday.

Interestingly, four of the identified aircraft entered Taiwan’s ADIZ in both the northern and southern areas after crossing the Taiwan Strait’s median line. The MND promised to keep a close eye on the issue and react appropriately.

The Taiwan MND shared a post on X that said, “Up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today, 8 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels, and 1 official ship were detected operating around Taiwan.” Four 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.

Chinese incursions into Taiwan have risen recently. Taiwan has increased marine border security in retaliation.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te was present at the #ROCN Shuei-Sing Barracks completion ceremony on Friday. The Taiwanese Navy Underwater Operations Unit will relocate to this station, which will also improve its training capabilities.

According to Taiwan News, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs thanked the United States, Japan, and Australia for their joint statement earlier Tuesday that called for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

This announcement came after the US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, and the defence ministers of the three countries reaffirmed their commitment to regional security at the 14th Trilateral Defence Ministers’ Meeting (TDMM) in Darwin, Australia.