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Taiwan Tracks 26 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 Naval Vessels Near Its Territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting 26 People's Liberation Army aircraft and six naval vessels operating around its territory. Nineteen of the aircraft sorties crossed the median line, entering Taiwan's northern, central, and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone. This follows similar activity the previous day, when five PLA aircraft and five vessels were tracked, with three crossing the median line. China maintains that Taiwan is an inseparable part of its territory and pursues a policy of peaceful reunification.

Key Points: Taiwan Detects 26 PLA Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels in ADIZ

  • 26 PLA aircraft sorties detected
  • 19 crossed median line into ADIZ
  • 6 PLAN vessels also operating
  • Activity follows similar pattern from previous day
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Taiwan detects 26 PLA aircraft sorties, six PLAN vessels around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry reports 26 Chinese military aircraft and 6 naval vessels operating near its territory, with 19 sorties crossing the median line into its ADIZ.

"26 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. - Taiwan Ministry of National Defense"

Taipei, January 30

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Friday said that it detected twenty-six People's Liberation Army aircraft and six People's Liberation Army Navy vessels operating around its territory up to 6 am.

It also added that twenty-six sorties were detected out of which nineteen crossed the media line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence wrote, "26 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 19 out of 26 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

Earlier on Thursday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that it detected five sorties by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and five People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around its territory up to 6 am (UTC+8).

It added that three out of five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

In a post on X, the MND said, "5 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 out of 5 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Taiwan is an integral and indivisible part of China, which has been separated from the mainland since 1949.

Under its "one country, two systems", achieving China's complete reunification is a shared aspiration of all Chinese people, both within the country and abroad. The Communist Party of China and the Chinese government regard the fulfilment of this goal of peaceful reunification as a historic mission and have been working persistently toward it.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
From an Indian perspective, stability in the Taiwan Strait is crucial for global trade, including ours. These regular incursions are worrying. Hope diplomacy prevails over muscle-flexing. 🙏
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Arun Y
While we respect the One-China policy, the constant military activity feels like bullying. The people of Taiwan have their own identity and governance. The world should support their right to peace and security.
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Sarah B
Living in a region with its own complexities, India must advocate for respecting sovereignty and avoiding conflict. This isn't just about China and Taiwan; it affects all of Asia-Pacific. A balanced stance is needed.
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Vikram M
26 aircraft is a significant number. It shows a pattern of pressure. India has always stood for peaceful resolution of disputes. Hope both sides show restraint. Jai Hind.
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Kiran H
With all due respect to China's stated position, the repeated crossings of the median line are provocative. It undermines the "peaceful" in "peaceful reunification." The international community, including India, should call for de-escalation.

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