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Taiwan reports Chinese aircraft, five naval vessels near its waters

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

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Taiwanese armed forces have remained on high alert. Representational Pic/File

Taiwanese armed forces have remained on high alert. Representational Pic/File

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected one Chinese military vessel and five naval vessels around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Thursday (local time). The ministry stated that 1 out of 1 sorties entered Taiwan's northern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

In a post on X, the MND said, "1 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sorties entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded." Earlier on Wednesday, Taiwan detected a Chinese military vessel around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Wednesday (local time).

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