MND said 15 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval ships and 1 official ship were detected around the island

According to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND), until six in the morning (local time) on Wednesday, 15 Chinese military planes, seven navy ships, and one government ship were seen moving around the island.

Four of the aircraft entered Taiwan’s southern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) after crossing the median line, according to the Taiwanese MND.

Up to 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today, 15 PLA planes, 7 PLAN ships, and 1 government ship were seen operating in the Taiwan area. Four of the planes entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ after crossing the median line. Taiwan MND said on X, “We have kept an eye on the issue and have reacted appropriately.

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Ten of China’s sixteen military planes, six navy ships, and three government ships crossed the median line and entered the zone on Tuesday.

Up to 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today, 16 PLA planes, 6 PLAN ships, and 3 government ships were seen moving near Taiwan. Ten of the planes entered Taiwan’s northern, southwestern, and southeast ADIZ after crossing the median line. We have kept an eye on things and taken action.

According to Taiwan News, Taiwan has monitored 26 Chinese ships and 46 Chinese military aircraft so far this month.

As Beijing continues to establish its claims over the island, this episode is part of a recent trend of China’s more aggressive maneuvers surrounding Taiwan, which raises worries about regional stability.

With many instances of Chinese aircraft entering Taiwan’s ADIZ, Taiwan has seen a rise in these military actions in recent weeks.

In response, Taiwan’s defense forces have increased airspace security and kept a careful eye on these actions. With continued diplomatic backing from the US and other foreign friends, Beijing is attempting to intimidate Taiwan with this surge of activities, which is seen as a show of might.

With Taiwanese leaders consistently denouncing the rise in Chinese military actions as a direct danger to the island’s sovereignty and regional peace, the Taiwan Strait continues to be a focal focus of elevated tensions.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving its territorial integrity while highlighting the significance of regional stability. But China insists on ultimate reunification, even if it means using force, since it views Taiwan as part of its territory.