Taiwan Monitors Chinese Military Activity Near Its Borders
On October 6, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported the detection of four Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around Taiwan from 6 am Saturday to 6 am Sunday. Two of these aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, entering Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) in the north, central, southwest, and east regions. The MND assured that the situation was monitored and responded to accordingly.
After a three-day pause in Chinese military activity, Taiwan detected 13 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and three naval vessels on Saturday. Eight of these aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. The MND confirmed that they have been vigilant and responsive to these activities.
From October 1 to 4, no PLA aircraft or naval vessels were detected around Taiwan. However, recent months have seen an increase in Chinese military activities near Taiwan, including air and naval incursions and military exercises. Since September 2020, China has been using gray zone tactics, gradually increasing military presence around Taiwan.
Doubts Revealed
Taiwan -: Taiwan is an island located in East Asia, near China. It is a place with its own government, but China claims it as part of its territory.
Chinese Military -: The Chinese military is the armed forces of China. They are responsible for protecting China and sometimes they conduct activities near Taiwan.
Ministry of National Defence -: The Ministry of National Defence is a part of Taiwan’s government. It is responsible for the country’s defense and security.
Taiwan Strait -: The Taiwan Strait is a body of water that separates Taiwan from mainland China. It is an important and sometimes tense area because of the close proximity of the two regions.
ADIZ -: ADIZ stands for Air Defense Identification Zone. It is an area where a country monitors and controls aircraft to protect its security.
Median Line -: The median line is an imaginary line in the Taiwan Strait that is often used as a boundary to separate the airspace and waters of Taiwan and China.