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Taiwan reports Chinese military incursion near its territory

According to Taiwan's MND, four People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In response to China's military action, Taiwan's armed forces monitored the situation and deployed aircraft, naval vessels, and coastal-based systems

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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) has said that four Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels were tracked operating around the island until 6 am. (local time) on Sunday.

According to Taiwan's MND, four People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In response to China's military action, Taiwan's armed forces monitored the situation and deployed aircraft, naval vessels, and coastal-based systems.

"4 sorties of PLA aircraft and 10 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 4 out of 4 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly," Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence posted on X.

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