Taiwan spotted 14 Chinese military aircraft and nine naval ships near its territory

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said on Tuesday that 14 Chinese military aircraft and nine naval ships were detected circling around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Monday to 6 am (local time) on Tuesday.

According to Taiwan's MND, seven of the 14 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and central air defense identification zones (ADIZ). Taiwan dispatched aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor China's military activity.

In a post on X, Taiwan's MND said, “As of 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today, 14 PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN ships have been observed around Taiwan. 7 aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and central ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”

Earlier on Monday, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said it detected 18 Chinese military aircraft and 14 naval ships around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Sunday and 6 am (local time) on Monday.

According to Taiwan's MND, 13 of the 18 aircraft of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) crossed the midline of the Taiwan Strait in the northern, central, southwestern and eastern air defense identification zones (ADIZ). In response to China's military activity, Taiwan dispatched aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity.

This latest incident is one of a series of similar provocations by China in recent months. China has increased its military activities around Taiwan, including regular air and naval incursions into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) and military exercises near the island.

Taiwan has been governed independently from China since 1949. However, China considers Taiwan part of its territory and insists on reunification by force if necessary.


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