Taipei [Taiwan], December 15 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that 4 Chinese military aircraft and 6 naval vessels were detected operating near Taiwan until 6 am (local time). Of the 4 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 2 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's MND. Also Read | Sheikh Hasina, Ousted Bangladesh PM, Involved in Enforced Disappearance, says Commission.
The details were shared by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) in a post on X. https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/1868098798167466173 Also Read | Isak Andic Dies: Spanish Fashion Brand Mango Founder Passes Away at 71 Following Fall While Hiking Near Barcelona.
"4 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today.
2 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly," Taiwan MND said on X. On Saturday, Taiwan reported 17 Chinese aircraft, and 5 naval vessels near its territory.
"17 PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today.
13 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly," Taiwan MND said on X. This incident follows a recent pattern of escalated manoeuvres by China around Taiwan, raising concerns over regional stability as Beijing continues to assert its claims over the island.
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