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Taiwan detects Chinese military activity near its territory

The frequent incursions and maritime operations reflect rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long fraught with geopolitical strain

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Chinese warplanes flying near Taiwan. FILE PIC

Chinese warplanes flying near Taiwan. FILE PIC

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected six Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Sunday (local time). The ministry stated that 5 out of 6 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

In a post on X, the MND said, "6 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 5 out of 6 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

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