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Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Surge: 2 Aircraft, 5 Vessels Detected

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting two People's Liberation Army aircraft and five naval vessels operating around its territory. This follows similar incidents earlier in the week, including five aircraft sorties that crossed the median line into Taiwan's air defense identification zone. The activity is part of a pattern, with a significant surge of 23 PLA sorties detected just days prior. Taiwanese authorities state they are monitoring and responding to all such incursions.

Key Points: Taiwan Detects Chinese Military Activity Near Territory

  • 2 PLA aircraft detected Tuesday
  • 5 PLAN vessels near Taiwan
  • Sorties crossed median line into ADIZ
  • Part of ongoing pattern of activity
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Taiwan detects 2 PLA aircraft , 5 Navy vessels around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry reports detecting multiple PLA aircraft and naval vessels operating around the island, with several sorties crossing key boundaries.

"We have monitored the situation and responded. - Taiwan MND"

Taipei, January 27

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Tuesday said that it detected two People's Liberation Army aircraft and five People's Liberation Army Navy vessels operating around Taiwan up to 6 am.

In a post on X, the MND said, "2 PLA aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. We have monitored the situation and responded."

Earlier on Monday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) said it detected five sorties of Chinese aircraft and eight People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around Taiwan up to 6 am (UTC+8).

In a post on X, the MND said that five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

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

On Sunday, MND said that it detected four sorties of Chinese aircraft and seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around Taiwan up to 6 am (UTC+8).

"4 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 3 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out of 4 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's central and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded," MND said.

On Friday, Taiwan's MND detected an overall 23 sorties of Chinese aircraft along with other naval vessels.

Of the 23,17 sorties, they crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central, and southwestern ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, "Overall 23 sorties of PLA aircraft in various types (including J-10, H-6K, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 1040hr today. 17 out of 23 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central and southwestern ADIZ. in conducting air-sea joint training along with other PLAN vessels. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."

On the same day, the MND said that eleven sorties of PLA aircraft and five PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up to 6 am (local time).

- ANI

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Sarah B
Watching from India, it feels like a slow-burn crisis. The ADIZ violations are becoming routine. Hope diplomacy prevails. The world doesn't need another flashpoint.
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Arjun K
The sheer number of sorties reported, like 23 on Friday, is a show of force. It's a reminder that while we focus on our northern borders, the maritime domain in the Indo-Pacific remains highly contested. India must watch this closely. 🇮🇳
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Priyanka N
Respectfully, I think the article just reports Taiwan's side. We rarely get the PLA's perspective or the official Chinese reasoning for these patrols. A bit more balanced reporting would be helpful.
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Vikram M
J-10, H-6K, KJ-500... they're testing their full spectrum of assets. This isn't just about Taiwan; it's a message about PLA's reach and readiness. For India, it underscores the importance of Aatmanirbharta in defence.
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Karthik V
The "median line" seems to exist only on paper now. Daily incursions are the new normal. Hope cool heads prevail in Taipei and Beijing. Such proximity increases the risk of a tragic miscalculation.

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