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Taiwan Tracks 5 Chinese Naval Vessels Near Its Waters, Detects Balloons

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting five Chinese naval vessels operating near its territorial waters. The ministry also noted the detection of two Chinese balloons during the same monitoring period. No People's Liberation Army aircraft were observed in the area at that time. The Republic of China Armed Forces stated they were monitoring the situation and had taken appropriate response measures.

Key Points: Taiwan Detects 5 Chinese Vessels, Balloons Near Territory

  • 5 Chinese naval vessels detected
  • Two PRC balloons also spotted
  • No PLA aircraft observed in area
  • ROC Armed Forces monitoring situation
  • Incident follows similar patrols previous days
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Taiwan detects 5 Chinese vessels operating around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry reports five Chinese naval vessels and two balloons near its waters, with armed forces monitoring the situation.

"5 PLAN vessel operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. - Taiwan MND"

Taipei, February 25

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Wednesday said it detected five Chinese vessels operating near its territorial waters as of 6 am.

The ROC Armed Forces monitored the situation and responded, while no PLA aircraft were observed in the area during this period.

In a post on X, MND stated, "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 post read.

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

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.

- ANI

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Priya S
The mention of balloons is interesting. Are they surveillance balloons? The situation seems very tense. From an Indian perspective, stability in the Taiwan Strait is crucial for global trade, including ours. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think our media should focus more on our own border challenges rather than giving so much space to Taiwan. Not saying it's unimportant, but our priorities should be clear. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
The repeated "monitored and responded" line from Taiwan's MND shows they are on high alert. It's a delicate situation. India's stance of the One-China policy is clear, but peace must be the ultimate goal for everyone.
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Vikram M
Five vessels again? Seems like a regular patrol or a show of strength. The world is watching. As a nation that values territorial integrity, we understand the sensitivities involved. Hope diplomacy prevails.
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Karthik V
The detailed reporting by Taiwan is quite transparent. The absence of aircraft this time is a small relief maybe? Complex issue. Let's not forget the large Indian diaspora in Taiwan too – their safety matters.

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