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Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Sorties as Tensions Simmer in Strait

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting five Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels operating around its territory. Three of the aircraft sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's southwestern air defense identification zone. This incident follows similar reports from previous days, indicating a persistent pattern of Chinese military activity in the area. The Chinese government maintains that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and pursues a policy of peaceful reunification.

Key Points: Taiwan Detects Chinese Aircraft, Vessels Near Territory

  • 5 PLA aircraft detected
  • 3 crossed median line into ADIZ
  • 5 PLAN vessels also operating
  • Part of ongoing pattern of sorties
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Taiwan detects 5 PLA aircraft sorties, 5 PLAN vessels around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry reports multiple PLA aircraft and naval vessels operating near its territory, with several sorties crossing the median line.

"5 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected - Taiwan MND"

Taipei, January 29

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Thursday said that it detected five sorties by China's People's Liberation Army aircraft and five People's Liberation Army Navy vessels operating around its territory up to 6 am.

It added that three out of five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

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

Earlier on Wednesday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that it detected four sorties by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and five People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around its territory up to 6 am (UTC+8).

It added that one balloon was also detected during the timeframe.

In a post on X, the MND said, "4 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 balloon was detected during this timeframe. We have monitored the situation and responded."

Earlier on Tuesday, Taiwan's MND said that it detected two PLA aircraft sorties and five PLAN vessels operating around its territory.

"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," MND said in its post.

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.

According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Taiwan is an integral and indivisible part of China, which has been separated from the mainland since 1949.

Under its "one country, two systems", achieving China's complete reunification is a shared aspiration of all Chinese people, both within the country and abroad. The Communist Party of China and the Chinese government regard the fulfilment of this goal of peaceful reunification as a historic mission and have been working persistently toward it.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Reading this from Delhi. The daily reports of sorties and vessels are becoming routine news, which is itself alarming. Stability in the Taiwan Strait is crucial for global trade, including for India. Hope cooler heads prevail.
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Arjun K
The mention of a balloon is interesting. What was its purpose? Surveillance? This kind of activity, crossing median lines, feels like deliberate provocation. India has always stood for peaceful resolution of disputes. This needs de-escalation, not more sorties.
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Priyanka N
While the 'One China' policy is a stated position, the constant military pressure seems counterproductive if the goal is genuine "peaceful reunification." It only hardens attitudes in Taiwan. There's a lesson here about patience and diplomacy for all nations, including ours.
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Michael C
The pattern is clear - increasing frequency and boldness. From an Indian security perspective, we must watch this closely. Any conflict there would have massive ripple effects across Asia. Sending prayers for peace 🙏.
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Kavya N
Respectfully, the article seems to only present one side of the story in the latter half. The Taiwanese perspective on their own sovereignty is missing from the narrative after the initial reports. Balanced reporting is essential for such sensitive issues.

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