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Taiwan Tracks 8 Chinese Warplanes, 7 Naval Ships in Latest Territorial Incursion

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting eight Chinese People's Liberation Army aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around its territory. Two of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering the island's southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone. This follows similar incursions detected the previous day. The report comes amid heightened regional tensions fueled by comments from Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding a potential Taiwan contingency.

Key Points: Taiwan Detects Chinese Military Sorties and Naval Vessels

  • 8 PLA aircraft detected
  • 7 PLAN vessels operating
  • 2 aircraft crossed median line
  • Tensions with Japan over Taiwan role
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Taiwan detects 8 sorties of Chinese PLA aircraft, 7 naval vessels around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry reports 8 PLA aircraft and 7 naval vessels near its territory, with aircraft crossing the median line into its ADIZ.

"2 out of 8 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ. - Taiwan MND"

Taipei, January 6

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected eight sorties of PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Tuesday.

Of the eight, two 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 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 2 out of 8 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

Earlier on Monday, Taiwan's MND detected three sorties of PLA sorties, eight PLAN vessels, and one official ship around its territory.

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

Earlier, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Japan's potential role in a Taiwan emergency fuelled tensions with China and raised concerns that the lack of moderating voices around her could leave her hardline positions largely unchecked, Kyodo News reported.

With senior moderates within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and a centrist coalition partner distancing themselves from Takaichi, doubts are growing about her ability to manage diplomacy beyond China and coordinate broader economic and social policies, according to Kyodo News.

An opposition lawmaker warned that Takaichi's decision to form a coalition with a conservative party ahead of becoming Japan's first female prime minister on October 21 "has left few remaining checks on her hardline course."

Takaichi is widely seen as the political heir to former prime minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in 2022 and whose firm security stance she admires. However, the lawmaker said Abe was "more skilled" at building consensus through dialogue.

Less than a week after Takaichi won the LDP's presidential election on October 4, the Komeito party ended its 26-year alliance with the LDP, citing frustration over its response to political funds scandals, Kyodo News reported.

- ANI

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Sarah B
From a strategic perspective, this is a worrying escalation. The involvement of Japan's new leadership adds another volatile layer. India must watch this closely, as stability in the Indo-Pacific is crucial for our trade and security interests.
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Priya S
It feels like the world is sleepwalking into another crisis. The ordinary people in Taiwan just want to live in peace. These military drills achieve nothing but fear. Hope cooler heads prevail on all sides.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think the Indian media should be more balanced in reporting. The article focuses heavily on Taiwan's detection but gives less context on why these patrols might be happening from China's viewpoint. We need to understand both sides, even if we don't agree.
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Vikram M
The geopolitical chessboard is getting complex. Japan's new PM taking a hardline stance reminds us of our own challenges with neighbors. India's foreign policy of strategic autonomy is the right approach in such times. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
So many ships and aircraft... it's like a show of strength. But at what cost? The environment, the economy, peace of mind for millions. Hope diplomacy wins the day. 🙏

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