Taiwan has detected 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval and 4 coast guard ships near its territory

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Monday said it intercepted 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 Chinese naval vessels and four Chinese coast guard vessels operating near its territory from 6 a.m. (local time) to 6 a.m. (local time) on Sunday. Ships have been detected. on Monday.

According to Taiwan’s MND, 10 of these 21 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s southwestern and southeastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). In response to the Chinese activity, the Taiwanese armed forces have monitored the situation and deployed naval vessels and coastal missiles to monitor the situation.

In a statement shared on Twitter, Taiwan’s MND said, “21 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN ships and 4 CCG ships operating around Taiwan were detected as of 6am today (UTC+8). 10 aircraft entered Taiwan’s southwestern and southeastern ADIZ. The ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and employed CAP aircraft, naval ships, and coastal missile systems in response to detected activities.

As of 6am today (UTC+8), 21 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN ships and 4 CCG ships operating in the vicinity of Taiwan were detected. 10 aircraft entered Taiwan’s southwestern and southeastern ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces Have monitored the situation and responded accordingly. pic.twitter.com/iHvg4LUTft

– Ministry of National Defense, ROC 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) 27 May 2024

Earlier on Saturday, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense had said that it had detected seven Chinese military aircraft and 10 Chinese naval ships around Taiwan. According to Taiwan’s MND statement, seven PLA aircraft, 14 PLAN ships and four China Coast Guard (CCG) ships were tracked operating in the vicinity of the island as of 6 a.m.

“As of 6am today (UTC+8), 7 PLA aircraft, 14 PLAN ships and 4 CCG ships operating in the vicinity of #Taiwan have been detected. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly,” Taiwan’s ministry said in a post on Twitter.

As rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait highlight ongoing geopolitical complexities in the region, Taiwan has reaffirmed its commitment to defend its sovereignty and democratic values ​​in the face of China’s growing military pressure.

Days after Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s president, China on Thursday launched a two-day military exercise targeting Taiwan as “punishment” for so-called “separatist acts,” CNN reported. where did it go.

As part of the exercises, dozens of Chinese warplanes carrying live ammunition carried out simulated strikes against “high-value military targets” of the “enemy” along with destroyers, frigates and missile speedboats, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV .

Despite never having control over Taiwan, China’s ruling Communist Party claims it as part of its territory and has vowed to take the island by force if necessary. China said it launched joint military exercises involving the army, navy, air force and rocket forces in areas around Taiwan at 7.45 am (local time) on Thursday.

According to CNN, the command’s spokesman, PLA Navy Colonel Li Xi, described the exercise as “a stern punishment for the separatist acts of Taiwan Independence Forces and a solemn warning against interference and provocation by outside forces.”

In retaliation, Taiwan deployed its warships to monitor the situation. Beijing considers Lai a “dangerous separatist” because he/she supports Taiwan’s sovereignty and distinct identity, CNN reports. She replaced two-term President Tsai Ing-wen, giving the Democratic Progressive Party an unprecedented third consecutive term in power.

Beijing criticized Lai’s inaugural speech, in which he/she urged China to stop intimidating Taiwan. In his/her inaugural speech after being sworn in as Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te called on Beijing to stop bullying the island nation, which China continues to claim.

In his/her inaugural speech, Lai called on Beijing to “cease its political and military intimidation against Taiwan, share with Taiwan global responsibility for maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as well as in the greater region, and ensure That the world be free from it.” Fear of war.”

Lai, a former doctor and Vice President, took the oath alongside newly appointed Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, who recently took over as Taiwan’s principal ambassador to the United States. Beijing publicly criticized both leaders and their party for defending Taiwan’s sovereignty.