Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported increased Chinese military activity around its territory, detecting five PLA aircraft sorties and eight PLAN vessels operating near the island by 11:30 am IST.
Three aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan’s eastern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Earlier the same day, Taiwan reported five PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels, with similar incursions into its ADIZ. The MND said Taiwan’s forces had monitored and responded to the situation.
Amid rising pressure from Beijing, Taiwan is reforming its military and national security framework under President William Lai’s 17-point strategy to counter Chinese infiltration and influence.
The Executive Yuan has identified 120 key tasks and plans to amend or introduce 21 laws to strengthen economic, cybersecurity, and defence resilience against China’s growing threats.