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Taiwan detects 14 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels, 2 ships
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s defense as the Ministry of National Defense reports significant Chinese military activity, including 14 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels around the Taiwan Strait.2024/09/05 11:01 -
Taiwan detects 66 Chinese aircraft near its airspace
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s defense as it monitors and responds to increased Chinese military activity near the Taiwan Strait, including 66 aircraft detections and naval maneuvers.2024/07/11 11:24 -
Taiwan probes CCP’s role in Chinese man’s illegal entry
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s national security as officials investigate a Chinese man, formerly a PLA Navy captain, who illegally entered Taiwan, highlighting concerns over potential CCP manipulation. 3. NSB gathering intel on man’s China activities. 4. Arrest prompts review of maritime security.2024/06/12 12:43 -
PLA denounces U.S. naval maneuvers in Taiwan Strait
The spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command accuses the US military of maliciously destroying regional peace and stability through provocative actions. This comes after the US Navy destroyer John Finn sailed through the Taiwan Strait. The PLA deployed troops to closely monitor the warship’s movements and expressed discontent over US provocations. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense assures the public that the situation is normal and they were fully aware of the warship’s activities. The US Navy states that the traverse through the Taiwan Strait upholds the principle of freedom of navigation for all nations and emphasizes the importance of not surrendering rights and liberties. Tensions in the region are escalating due to increasing US naval activities and China’s claim over Taiwan.2024/01/25 11:11 -
PLA aircraft, vessels, balloon operate near Taiwan: MND
The Ministry of National Defense detected eight People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and five PLA vessels operating around the Taiwan Strait from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26. Three aircraft, including a Y-8 anti-submarine warfare aircraft, a Y-8 tactical reconnaissance aircraft, and a KJ-500 airborne early warning & control aircraft, entered Taiwan’s southwestern air defense identification zone. Additionally, a PLA balloon was detected crossing the strait median line and reaching northwest of Keelung before vanishing. The ministry utilized CAP Aircraft, navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to monitor and respond to these activities.2023/12/26 20:38 -
Contrasts between China and Taiwan resurface in standoff
A navy frigate and a coast guard vessel called out a PLA navy vessel sailing in Taiwan’s eastern waters on Monday (April 10).2023/04/11 18:30