Taiwan on Wednesday claimed it detected two Chinese aircraft and seven navy vessels crossing the median line and entering the island nation’s southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
One of the two PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ, according to Taiwan’s ministry of national defense.
In a post shared on X, the MND said: “2 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. 1 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”
In a post shared on X, the MND said, “5 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”
Earlier, the MND reported five Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and six People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating near Taiwan.
This marks a continuation of increased Chinese military activity in the region, following reports of similar operations in the preceding days. On Friday, Taiwan’s MND noted the presence of five Chinese aircraft and five naval vessels, and on Thursday, five PLAN vessels were detected operating near the island.
The Taiwan Strait remains a focal point of geopolitical tensions. Japan, a close neighbour and key ally of Taiwan, has expressed concern over the rising military activities in the region.
Japanese foreign minister Iwaya Takeshi, in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday, reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, emphasising its critical role in regional and global security.