(source : ANI) ( Photo Credit : ani)
Taiwan’s defense ministry spotted 33 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels, and three official ships near its waters early Tuesday morning. This activity ramped up tensions in the busy Taiwan Strait.
Out of those 33 flights from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), 23 crossed the median line—the unofficial boundary in the strait—and flew into Taiwan’s northern, central, and southwestern air defense identification zones (ADIZ). The ministry shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), saying they had been tracking the situation and responding accordingly.
Just a day earlier, on Monday, the ministry detected a smaller but still notable presence: eight PLA aircraft, eight navy vessels, and four official ships. Six of those aircraft breached the median line, entering Taiwan’s ADIZ in the north, center, southwest, and even the east.
These frequent Chinese military incursions into Taiwan’s airspace and nearby seas highlight the ongoing China-Taiwan tensions. China views Taiwan as part of its territory under the “One China” policy, with Beijing as the rightful capital. But Taiwan runs its own government, economy, and military, tracing its roots to 1949 when nationalist forces retreated there after losing the Chinese Civil War to Mao Zedong’s communists.
Beijing keeps pushing for reunification through military drills, diplomatic isolation, and economic pressure. Taiwan, however, stands firm on its de facto independence, with strong backing from its people and allies. The defense ministry regularly posts these sightings online to keep the public informed and boost awareness of national security threats in the region.
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