A Chinese vessel was sighted yesterday by fishermen in Penghu heading westward away from the island, confirming allegations that China is still harassing the waters around Taiwan and the strategic significance of Penghu according to a report by Taipei Times.
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected 30 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and one official ship detected by 6 am today (UTC+8) around Taiwan's territory.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Tuesday detected 32 aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA), eight vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and one official ship operating nearby it shores as of 6 am (UTC+8).
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported increased Chinese military activity near its territory, stating that five People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and six People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected around the island.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported that 14 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 6 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected around Taiwan as of 6 am local time (UTC+8) today.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected 8 Chinese aircraft 5 naval vessels and 1 official ship operating around the island as of 6 am (UTC+8) on Sunday.
The detection of three PRC balloons during this period adds another layer of concern, raising questions about the scope of China's surveillance and reconnaissance operations. Taiwan's defence forces remain vigilant, monitoring and responding to these ongoing developments.
According to the MND, of the four People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, two crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's northern air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
According to the MND, of the six People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, two crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country's southwestern air defence identification zone (ADIZ).