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Taiwan Tracks 7 Chinese Warships Near Its Waters Amid Rising Tensions

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported the detection of seven Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters. The military is monitoring the situation and has responded accordingly. This activity follows several consecutive days of similar detections involving Chinese aircraft and naval vessels. No PLA aircraft were detected in this specific timeframe, though a Chinese balloon was noted.

Key Points: Taiwan Detects 7 Chinese Naval Vessels Near Territorial Waters

  • Seven PLAN vessels detected
  • No PLA aircraft in this timeframe
  • ROC Armed Forces monitoring situation
  • Activity follows days of similar incursions
  • One PRC balloon also detected
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Taiwan detects seven PLAN vessels around its territorial waters

Taiwan's defense ministry reports seven PLAN vessels operating near its waters, with ongoing monitoring and response by its armed forces.

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

Taipei, February 9

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that seven PLAN vessels were operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Monday.

An illustration of the flight path was not provided by the Ministry because no PLA aircraft were detected operating around Taiwan during this timeframe.

In a post on X, the MND said, "7 PLAN vessel operating around #Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces 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."

Earlier on Sunday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of seven PLAN vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time).

One PRC balloon was detected during this timeframe.

In a post on X, the MND said, "7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 PRC balloon was detected during this timeframe. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded."

On Saturday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of six Chinese sorties and seven naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday.

Of the six, five sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, "6 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 5 out of 6 sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

Moreover, on Friday, the MND detected 8 sorties of PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels. Of the 8 sorties, 6 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

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

- ANI

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Sarah B
The mention of a balloon is interesting. Is it surveillance? Weather? The lack of clarity from either side fuels speculation. Transparency would help reduce misunderstandings.
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Vikram M
As an Indian, I see parallels with how we have to constantly monitor our own borders. Constant vigilance is the price of peace. Taiwan's defense ministry seems to be doing its job by publicly logging these incursions. Information is a deterrent in itself.
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Priya S
The numbers fluctuate daily—7 vessels, then 6, then 8 aircraft. It feels like a calculated pressure tactic, not a random patrol. This grey-zone warfare is becoming the new normal, and it's destabilizing. The world should take note.
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Rohit P
Frankly, this is an internal matter for China. Every country has the right to patrol what it considers its own territory. The One-China policy is clear. We have our own challenges; we don't need to get involved in others'. 🙏
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Karthik V
The strategic implications are huge. The Taiwan Strait is a major shipping lane. Any conflict there would disrupt global trade massively, including oil imports to India. Economic security is national security. This is why we need a strong indigenous defense industry.

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