Tensions in the Taiwan Strait have escalated as China intensifies its military activities around Taiwan, conducting joint combat readiness patrols nearly every week. The Taiwan Defence Ministry reported a significant increase in Chinese military presence, including air and naval forces. In the past 24 hours, several Chinese Air Force planes crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, with a total of 26 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 10 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels detected operating around Taiwan. Of these, 18 PLA aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). These developments come amidst Taiwan's efforts to bolster its defense by conducting more patrols around the island. The situation has led to concerns over the creation of a new normal in the Taiwan Strait.
Busy day today in the #Taiwan Strait Taiwan reported 26 #Chinese warplanes and 10 PLAN vessels operating around the country on Thursday. 18 #PLA planes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern, southwestern, and eastern ADIZ. https://t.co/yYLDzXYiHC
26 PLA aircraft and 10 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 18 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern, southwestern, and eastern ADIZ. https://t.co/yD7XpRo4dc
🔴 TAIWAN DEFENCE MINISTRY REPORTS 7 CHINESE AIR FORCE PLANES CROSSED THE TAIWAN STRAIT MEDIAN IN PAST 24 HOURS
Military bolsters defense with more patrols around Taiwan https://t.co/731RvfIJhZ
TAIWAN DEFENCE MINISTRY: IN PAST 24 HOURS 4 CHINESE AIR FORCE PLANES CROSSED TAIWAN STRAIT MEDIAN LINE
#China Creating New Normal in #Taiwan Strait Stormy seas. China is conducting joint combat readiness patrols nearly every week, Taiwan warns. Via TaiwanPlus News. https://t.co/WctNGNRyiD