Of the 58 sorties, 45 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan`s northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone).

In a post on X, the MND said, "58 PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 45 of 58 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan`s northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

Earlier on Wednesday, Taiwan detected 38 sorties of PLA aircraft in various types (including J-16, KJ-500, etc.). 28 out of 38 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the central and southwestern ADIZ.

In a post on X, it said, "Overall 38 sorties of PLA aircraft in various types (including J-16, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 0807hr today. 28 out of 38 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the central and southwestern ADIZ in conducting air-sea joint training along with other PLAN vessels. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."

Earlier in the same day, the MND said, "18 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 6 of 18 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan`s northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

Meanwhile, France`s newly released 2025 National Strategic Review has raised alarm over China`s military posture in East Asia, emphasising growing instability in the Taiwan Strait due to Beijing`s intensified pressure on Taipei.

According to the report, published on Monday, repeated and large-scale Chinese military manoeuvres around Taiwan in 2024 and 2025 represent a significant escalation in Beijing`s coercive tactics. These actions are part of China`s broader goal of enforcing a fait accompli in the region, particularly in the South China Sea.