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Taiwan reports heightened Chinese military activity with multiple PLA aircraft and warships crossing the median line. US lawmakers criticize hotel chains for labeling Taiwan as part of China, contradicting US policy. Taiwan’s defense ministry confirms monitoring and responding to the incursions. The developments come amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

Key Points: China Sends 8 PLA Aircraft 13 Warships Near Taiwan Amid Tensions

  • PLA aircraft breach Taiwan’s ADIZ for second straight day
  • US lawmakers challenge hotel chains over "Taiwan, China" labeling
  • Taiwan monitors and responds to Chinese military movements
  • Rising tensions follow recent US-Taiwan policy discussions
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China intensifies military activities around Taiwan

Taiwan detects increased Chinese military activity as PLA aircraft and warships breach median line, raising regional tensions.

"6 out of 8 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. – Taiwan MND"

Taipei, May 24

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that it detected eight People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 13 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and two official ships operating around Taiwan until 6 am (local time) on Saturday.

Of the eight aircraft, six crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ, they said.

In a post on X, Taiwan's MND said, "8 PLA aircraft, 13 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships 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 northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/1926080717521617347

Earlier on Friday, Taiwan detected 20 PLA aircraft, seven PLAN vessels and one official ship operating around itself. Of the 20 sorties, 18 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

In a post on X, MND stated, "20 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 18 out of 20 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/1925718337763278977

Earlier in the day, Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on China, along with Senator Marsha Blackburn, addressed a letter to the leaders of Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt Hotels expressing significant concerns over the companies' use of the phrase "Taiwan, China" in their websites and marketing materials, as highlighted in a statement from The Select Committee on Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP).

The legislators contend that this type of labelling goes against established United States policy and falsely validates the Chinese Communist Party's assertions regarding Taiwan.

"The current practice, with implicit reference to Taiwan being a part of China, stands in stark contrast to the position of the United States government to the detriment of Taiwan, a thriving democracy and one of America's top trading partners," said Chairman Moolenaar and Senator Blackburn, the SCCCP had said in a statement on Wednesday.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
China's aggression towards Taiwan is worrying. As Indians, we understand what it's like to have an expansionist neighbor. Taiwan deserves its sovereignty just like any other nation. Hope the international community takes stronger action. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While we have our own border issues with China, we must be careful about taking sides in Taiwan matter. India's policy has always been One China policy. But at the same time, we must support democratic values globally.
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China's bullying tactics are nothing new. First they create tension at LAC, now threatening Taiwan. The world needs to unite against this expansionist behavior. Taiwan's semiconductor industry is too important to global economy to let China take over!
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China's actions show their true colors. First they claim our territory, now threatening Taiwan. The world must understand - if China succeeds in Taiwan, who's next? Bhutan? Philippines? We need stronger QUAD cooperation to counter this.
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