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Taiwan Tracks Chinese Naval Vessels, Balloons Near Its Waters

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting five Chinese naval vessels and two balloons from the People's Republic of China operating near its territory. The ROC Armed Forces stated they are monitoring and have responded to the situation. This follows recent days where Chinese military aircraft were also detected, with one sortie crossing the median line into Taiwan's air defense zone. Concurrently, the China Coast Guard has released figures highlighting its extensive patrol activities in disputed maritime regions over the past five years.

Key Points: Taiwan Detects Chinese Naval Vessels, Balloons Near Territory

  • 5 Chinese naval vessels detected
  • 2 PRC balloons also spotted
  • ROC Armed Forces monitoring situation
  • Previous days saw aircraft incursions
  • China Coast Guard reports high patrol activity
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Taiwan detects 5 Chinese naval vessels, 2 PRC balloons operating around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry reports detecting five Chinese naval vessels and two PRC balloons operating around its territorial waters, monitoring the situation.

"5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 PRC balloons were detected during this timeframe. - Taiwan MND"

Taipei, February 24

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday said it detected the presence of five Chinese vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am.

According to the X post, the Taiwanese MND also detected two PRC balloons during the timeframe.

"5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 PRC balloons were detected during this timeframe," the MND stated in a post on X.

The MND further said, "#ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded."

Earlier, on Monday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said it detected the presence of five Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time).

According to a post on X, the Taiwanese MND detected no Chinese military aircraft during the timeframe, as there was an absence of PLA aircraft operating around the territory.

"5 PLAN vessel operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded. Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe," the MND stated in a post on X.

Moreover, on Sunday, the Taiwanese MND detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft and six Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time).

One out of the two sorties of PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

The China Coast Guard (CCG), on the other hand, revealed it conducted 550,000 vessel sorties and 6,000 aircraft sorties to "carry out missions protecting China's maritime rights" in the past five years. This figure included 134 patrols around the Diaoyu Islands, otherwise known as Japan's Senkaku Islands, last year alone.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Balloons now? This is getting ridiculous. It feels like a deliberate show of force to intimidate. The international community needs to pay more attention to these provocations. 🇮🇳
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Vikram M
As an Indian, I see parallels with how China behaves on our borders. This pattern of incremental pressure – ships, aircraft, now balloons – is a familiar tactic. Taiwan's restraint is commendable.
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Rohit P
The article mentions the CCG's "missions protecting China's maritime rights." This is the same language used in the South China Sea. It's about asserting dominance, not protection. The world should see through this.
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Michael C
While I understand Taiwan's security concerns, I hope both sides can find a diplomatic path forward. Constant military posturing increases the risk of a miscalculation. Dialogue is crucial, however difficult.
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Priya S
The Taiwanese defense ministry seems very transparent, posting regular updates on X. This is good for regional awareness. Stability in the Indo-Pacific is in everyone's interest, including India's.

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