TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence ( MND ) said that six Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels were detected near its territory until 6 am ( local time ) on Sunday.
Additionally, it was informed that two aircraft entered Taiwan’s Southwest Air Defence Identification Zone ( ADIZ ) after crossing the median line.
In a post on X, Taiwan’s MND stated,” 6 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6am ( UTC+8 ) today. Two of the airplane entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ after crossing the middle range. We have monitored the position and responded consequently”.
The most recent defense move by China is a result of conflicts between Taiwan and China, with Beijing frequently engaging in military service on the island.
Since 1949, Taiwan has been administered separately. Nevertheless, China considers Taiwan part of its territory and insists on future reconciliation, by force if necessary.
Earlier this month, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te reassured the government of the government’s commitment to defending Taiwan’s politics and national surveillance following China’s large-scale military activities around the area.
He made his remarks on Facebook People’s Liberation Army‘after holding a high-level national security meeting in response to the Chinese s ( PLA ) announcement of military drills, named” Joint Sword-2024B”, in the Taiwan Strait and surrounding areas, which were described as a” stern warning” to advocates of Taiwan independence, according to the Taipei Times.
China made these drills public just four days after Lai delivered his first Double Ten National Day speech, in which he stated that China has” no right to represent Taiwan” and that the Taiwan Straits ‘ two sides are” not subordinate” to one another.
Lai claimed that Beijing conducted military exercises to stifle local harmony and peace and security, which was in opposition to the expectations of the worldwide community. He promised to keep fighting additional pressure on Taiwan’s free and democratic legal system.
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