Taiwan Monitors Chinese Military Aircraft and Ships Near Its Borders
From 6 am on Friday to 6 am on Saturday, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected nine Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels near its borders. One of these aircraft entered Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). Taiwan’s MND monitored the situation and responded by sending aircraft, naval ships, and deploying coastal-based missile systems.
In a post on X, Taiwan’s MND stated, “9 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 of the aircraft crossed the median line. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”
9 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 of the aircraft crossed the median line. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly. pic.twitter.com/K4EJtm4MkT — 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) September 7, 2024
On Friday, Taiwan’s MND also reported that from 6 am on Thursday to 6 am on Friday, 19 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and two official ships were detected. Fifteen of these aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s eastern ADIZ. Taiwan’s MND again monitored the situation and responded accordingly.
In another post on X, Taiwan’s MND said, “19 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 15 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”
19 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 15 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly. pic.twitter.com/vzLTAEtvqZ — 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) September 6, 2024
This incident is part of a series of similar actions by China in recent months, where China has increased its military activities around Taiwan, including regular air and naval incursions into Taiwan’s ADIZ and military exercises near the island.
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Taiwan -: Taiwan is an island nation located off the southeastern coast of China. It has its own government and operates independently, but China claims it as part of its territory.
Chinese Military -: The Chinese military is the armed forces of China, officially known as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). It includes the army, navy, and air force.
Ministry of National Defence -: The Ministry of National Defence is a government department in Taiwan responsible for managing the country’s military and defense affairs.
Aircraft -: Aircraft are vehicles that can fly, such as airplanes and helicopters. In this context, it refers to military planes used by the Chinese military.
Naval Vessels -: Naval vessels are ships used by a country’s navy. They can include warships, submarines, and other types of military ships.
ADIZ -: ADIZ stands for Air Defense Identification Zone. It is an area where a country monitors and controls aircraft to protect its national security.
Median Line -: The median line is an imaginary line in the sea that separates the territories of two countries. In this case, it separates Taiwan and China.
Defensive Measures -: Defensive measures are actions taken to protect a country from potential threats. This can include deploying military forces, setting up defenses, and monitoring the situation.