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Taiwan detects 27 Chinese aircraft, 14 PLAN vessels near its territory

The frequent incursions and maritime operations reflect rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long fraught with geopolitical strain. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), governs itself independently with its own distinct political and economic systems

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Chinese warplanes flying near Taiwan. FILE PIC

Chinese warplanes flying near Taiwan. FILE PIC

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Sunday recorded the presence of 27 PLA aircraft, 14 PLAN vessels and six official ships operating around its territory. Sharing the details in a post on X, the MND said these were detected up until 6 am (UTC+8). It further stated that 26 out of the 27 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

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