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Taipei: The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan has reported the detection of eight aircraft and six naval vessels from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) near Taiwan as of 6:00 am (UTC+8) on Sunday. Notably, seven of these aircraft crossed the median line, entering Taiwan’s northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
This information was shared via a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). The ministry stated, “Eight PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels were observed operating around Taiwan until 6 a.m. today. Seven of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ. We are monitoring the situation and responding appropriately.”
Previously, on January 11, the MND detected eight PLA aircraft and five PLAN vessels by the same time, with four aircraft crossing the median line and entering Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ.
The Taiwan-China issue represents a complex and long-standing geopolitical conflict focused on Taiwan’s sovereignty. Officially termed the Republic of China (ROC), Taiwan functions with its own government, military, and economy, operating effectively as an independent state. However, China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and upholds the “One China” policy, claiming there is only one China with Beijing as its capital. This situation has led to decades of tension, particularly since the Chinese Civil War (1945-1949), when the ROC government retreated to Taiwan following the Communist Party’s rise to power in mainland China. Beijing has persistently aimed for reunification with Taiwan, employing diplomatic, economic, and military strategies to isolate Taiwan internationally. In contrast, Taiwan, backed by a considerable portion of its population, continues to uphold its independence.
