Taiwan detects six Chinese aircraft, six navy vessels near its territory

ANI January 13, 2025 265 views

Taiwan's defense ministry reported detecting six Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels near its territory, with four aircraft crossing into its Air Defence Identification Zone. This incident is part of the ongoing geopolitical tensions between Taiwan and China, rooted in decades of complex political history. The conflict centers on China's insistence on the "One China" policy and Taiwan's desire to maintain its independent status. These regular military movements highlight the continued diplomatic and strategic challenges in the region.

"We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly" - Taiwan Ministry of National Defence
Taipei, January 13: The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan detected six aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six naval vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) near its territory as of 6:00 am (UTC+8) on Monday.

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Chinese military aircraft and vessels detected near Taiwan territory

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Tensions continue over sovereignty and independence

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Four aircraft crossed Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone

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Ongoing complex geopolitical conflict between Taiwan and China

It was also noted that four of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). The details were shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

"6 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 4 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly," the ministry stated.

https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/1878607899972231635

Earlier, on January 12, the Ministry detected eight aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six naval vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) as of 6:00 am (UTC+8), with seven of the aircraft crossing the median line and entering Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.

The Taiwan-China issue is a complex and longstanding geopolitical conflict centred on Taiwan's sovereignty. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), operates its own government, military, and economy, functioning as a de facto independent state.

However, China considers Taiwan a breakaway province and insists on the "One China" policy, which asserts that there is only one China, with Beijing as its capital.

This has fuelled decades of tension, especially since the Chinese Civil War (1945-1949), when the ROC government retreated to Taiwan after the Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong, took control of mainland China.

Beijing has consistently expressed its goal of reunification with Taiwan, using diplomatic, economic, and military pressure to isolate Taiwan internationally. Meanwhile, Taiwan, supported by a significant portion of its population, continues to maintain its independence.

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