On Sunday, Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence (MND) reported the detection of seven aircraft from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and over 14 vessels from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) operating near Taiwan. The ministry’s statement indicated that these PLA aircraft, PLAN vessels, and four China Coast Guard (CCG) ships were tracked in the vicinity of the island until 6 a.m. local time.
In response to these activities, Taiwan’s armed forces closely monitored the situation and acted accordingly. The MND shared the update on X, stating, “7 PLA aircraft, 14 PLAN vessels, and 4 CCG vessels operating around #Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”
This incident follows a previous report from Saturday, where the MND identified 62 PLA aircraft and 27 PLAN vessels in the region. Notably, 47 of these aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan’s southwest, southeast, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
The Taiwan Ministry expressed concern over the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) military exercises, stating that such activities reflect a hegemonic mindset that undermines regional peace and stability. The recent military maneuvers have escalated tensions in the Taiwan Strait, further complicating the geopolitical landscape.
In a recent speech, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te reaffirmed his commitment to defending the island against external threats, emphasizing the importance of freedom and democracy. “Faced with external challenges and threats, we will continue to defend the values of freedom and democracy, and safeguard peace and stability in the region,” he stated.
