Taiwan detects 19 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels near its territory

Taipei: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that 19 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and two official ships were detected operating near Taiwan until 6 am (local time) on Thursday.

According to Taiwan’s MND, 14 out of 19 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In response to Chinese activity, Taiwan’s armed forces deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal missile systems to monitor the situation.

In a post on X, Taiwan’s MND stated, “19 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 14 out of 19 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”

This incident follows a recent pattern of escalated manoeuvres by China around Taiwan, sparking concerns over regional stability as Beijing continues to assert its claims over the island. Taiwan has been governed independently since 1949. However, China considers Taiwan part of its territory and insists on eventual reunification, by force if necessary. (ANI)

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