Taiwan Detects 21 Chinese Military Aircraft, 11 Naval, and 4 Coast Guard Vessels Near Its Territory
In a recent development highlighting the escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported a significant increase in Chinese military activity near its territory. From 6 am on Sunday to 6 am on Monday, Taiwan detected 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval vessels, and four coast guard vessels operating in close proximity to its borders. Details of the Intrusion Out of the 21 Chinese military aircraft, 10 entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern air defense identification zone (ADIZ). The incursion prompted Taiwan's armed forces to monitor the situation closely, deploying naval vessels and coastal missile systems as part of their defensive response. The MND shared these updates via a statement on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing the readiness and vigilance of the Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces. "21 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN vessels, and 4 CCG vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) t
