Taiwan Monitors Chinese Military Aircraft and Ships Near Its Borders
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence reported that 14 Chinese military aircraft and nine naval vessels were detected operating around Taiwan from 6 am on Monday to 6 am on Tuesday. Of these, seven aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern and central Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
In response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor the situation. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence shared this information in a post on X, stating, “14 PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. today. 7 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and central ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”
Earlier on Monday, Taiwan detected 18 Chinese military aircraft and 14 naval ships around Taiwan from Sunday to Monday. Of these, 13 aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line into Taiwan’s ADIZ. Taiwan responded similarly by sending aircraft and naval ships and deploying missile systems.
This incident is part of a series of provocations by China in recent months, with increased military activities around Taiwan, including regular air and naval incursions into Taiwan’s ADIZ and military exercises near the island. Taiwan has been governed independently of China since 1949, but China considers Taiwan part of its territory and insists on eventual reunification, by force if necessary.
Doubts Revealed
Taiwan -: Taiwan is an island near China. It has its own government, but China says it is part of China.
Chinese military aircraft -: These are airplanes used by China’s army. They can be used for defense or attacks.
naval vessels -: These are ships used by the navy, which is the part of the military that fights on the sea.
Ministry of National Defence -: This is a part of Taiwan’s government that takes care of the country’s safety and military.
median line of the Taiwan Strait -: This is an imaginary line in the water between Taiwan and China. It helps to keep peace by marking where each side should stay.
Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) -: This is an area in the sky where a country watches for planes to make sure they are safe.
missile systems -: These are weapons that can be launched to hit targets far away. They are used for defense.
territory -: This means land that belongs to a country. China says Taiwan is part of its land.
