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Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Surge: 4 Aircraft, 6 Vessels Near Territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting four Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around its territory, with all aircraft crossing the median line into its southwestern air defense identification zone. This follows similar activity the previous day involving Chinese aircraft and vessels. The report comes days after a Chinese surveillance drone entered airspace near Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands, which the ministry condemned as reckless and provocative. Taiwan states it monitors and responds to these actions, warning they threaten regional peace and stability.

Key Points: Taiwan Detects Chinese Aircraft, Naval Vessels Near Its Territory

  • 4 Chinese aircraft crossed median line
  • 6 Chinese naval vessels detected
  • Incursions into southwestern ADIZ
  • Follows earlier drone incursion near Pratas Islands
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Taiwan detects 4 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry reports incursions by Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels into its air defense zone, raising regional tensions.

"We have monitored the situation and responded. - Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense"

Taipei, January 21

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected four sorties of Chinese military aircraft and six Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Wednesday.

All four sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, "4 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 4 out of 4 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

Earlier on Tuesday, Taiwan's MND recorded two PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels. Of the two, a sortie crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ.

"2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 2 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded", it wrote on X.

Earlier on January 18, an incursion by a Chinese military drone near Taiwan-controlled islands raised renewed concerns over China's expanding pressure campaign in the South China Sea, with Taiwan warning that such actions threaten regional peace and stability.

According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence, a Chinese surveillance drone entered the southwestern section of Taiwan's air defence identification zone in the early hours of the morning and moved toward the Pratas Islands, also known as Dongsha, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, the ministry said the aircraft approached the islands shortly before dawn and briefly entered territorial airspace at an altitude beyond the effective reach of local air-defence systems. The garrison stationed on the islands was immediately instructed to raise alert levels and intensify aerial monitoring. After repeated warnings broadcast through international radio frequencies, the drone withdrew several minutes later. The ministry condemned the manoeuvre as reckless and provocative, stating that it violated international norms and further destabilised the region.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Watching this from India, it feels like a familiar pattern of pressure tactics. It destabilizes the whole Indo-Pacific. The international community needs to consistently call for restraint. No one wants another flashpoint.
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Rohit P
Honestly, this is an internal matter for China. Taiwan has always been a part of it. These are just routine patrols in their own territory. The media is blowing it out of proportion. We have our own borders to worry about.
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Priya S
The use of drones is particularly alarming. It's a low-cost way to test defenses and create fatigue. This strategy isn't just about Taiwan; it's about establishing dominance in the South China Sea. India should take note. 🧐
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Vikram M
Whether one agrees with the sovereignty claim or not, such maneuvers are provocative. They achieve nothing but raising military alerts. Remember, any conflict there will have massive global economic repercussions. Hope cooler heads prevail.
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Karthik V
The article mentions the median line. It's important to remember that China does not officially recognize this line. So from their perspective, they are operating in their own airspace. The narrative depends entirely on which side you view it from.

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