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Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Sorties and Vessels Amid Post-Drill Tensions

Taiwan's defense ministry detected three Chinese military aircraft sorties and multiple vessels operating near the island, with one aircraft crossing the sensitive median line. This activity follows the recent completion of the large-scale "Justice Mission 2025" military drills by China's Eastern Theatre Command. Chinese military spokespersons stated the drills tested joint operations and reaffirmed a commitment to counter "Taiwan independence." The situation highlights ongoing military tensions and patrols in the Taiwan Strait and its surrounding air defense identification zones.

Key Points: Taiwan Detects Chinese Aircraft, Ships After Military Drills

  • Daily detection reports
  • Median line incursion
  • Post-exercise patrols
  • Integrated joint operations
  • Sovereignty assertions
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Taiwan detects 3 Chinese sorties, 17 vessels, 8 ships

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its waters, including an aircraft crossing the median line, following the completion of large-scale PLA exercises.

"resolutely thwart the attempts of 'Taiwan Independence' separatists and external intervention - Senior Captain Li Xi, PLA"

Taipei, January 1

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected three sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 17 naval vessels and eight official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am on Thursday.

Of the three, one sortie crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, "(U) 3 sorties of PLA aircraft, 17 PLAN vessels and 8 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 3 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

Earlier on Wednesday, Taiwan detected 77 PLA aircraft, 17 PLAN vessels and eight official ships operating around itself.

In a post on X, he said, "77 PLA aircraft, 17 PLAN vessels and 8 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 35 out of 77 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

Earlier, the Chinese PLA Eastern Theatre Command completed the "Justice Mission 2025" Drills around Taiwan, the official press account of China's armed forces said on Wednesday.

In a post on X, China Military Bugle cited Senior Captain Li Xi, a spokesperson for the Chinese PLA Eastern Theatre Command.

"The PLA Eastern Theater Command has successfully completed 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills and fully tested the integrated joint operations capabilities of its troops. The troops of the PLA Eastern Theatre Command will remain on high alert at all times, keep strengthening combat readiness through arduous training, resolutely thwart the attempts of 'Taiwan Independence' separatists and external intervention, and firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity."

The drills, which have been codenamed 'Justice Mission 2025', involved the PLA Eastern Theatre Command dispatching its Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force troops to conduct joint military drills in the Taiwan Strait and areas to the north, southwest, southeast and east of Taiwan.

- ANI

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Priya S
From an Indian perspective, we know the importance of territorial integrity. But peace in the Taiwan Strait is crucial for the entire Indo-Pacific, including our economy. Hope cooler heads prevail.
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Rohit P
77 aircraft one day, 3 the next... the numbers are all over the place. Makes you wonder about the accuracy of these reports. The media on both sides needs to be more responsible instead of fanning flames.
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Sarah B
The naming of the drill - "Justice Mission 2025" - is itself very provocative. It frames the issue in a black-and-white way which isn't helpful. The people of Taiwan deserve peace and security too.
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Vikram M
As an Indian, I see parallels to how we have to constantly monitor our own borders. It's a massive drain on resources and focus. China should engage Taiwan constructively, not through intimidation. Jai Hind.
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Karthik V
The world's attention is divided between multiple crises. Maybe that's why these drills are happening now. Stability in Asia is in everyone's interest, hope diplomatic channels are working overtime behind the scenes.

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