Taipei [Taiwan], November 27 : Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported an increase in Chinese military activity around the island, detecting 17 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven PLAN vessels operating in the vicinity of Taiwan as of 6am on Wednesday.
10 of the detected aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
In a post on X, the Taiwanese MND said, "17 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 10 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."
17 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 10 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly. pic.twitter.com/aGNCCBUa5u— 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) November 27, 2024
In recent times, Chinese incursion has increased in Taiwan. In response, Taiwan has stepped up security on its maritime borders.
On Tuesday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected five People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven PLAN vessels and one official ship.
Four of the detected aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
In a post on X, the MND stated, "5 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship 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."
On Friday, Taiwanese President, Lai Ching-te attended the completion ceremony for the ROCN Shuei-Sing Barracks. This base will serve as the new home for the Taiwanese Navy Underwater Operations Unit and enhance its training capabilities.
}}}}The newly constructed Shuei-Sing Barracks houses Taiwan's most advanced diving training center, dedicated to training the finest divers for the #ROCN Underwater Operations Unit.#UOU pic.twitter.com/I1Gs6rudCE— 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) November 24, 2024
Last week, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude towards the US, Japan, and Australia for their joint statement calling for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan News reported.
This statement followed the 14th Trilateral Defence Ministers' Meeting (TDMM) in Darwin, Australia, where defence ministers from the three nations, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, and US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin III reaffirmed their commitment to regional security.
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