TAIPEIS DEFENCE MINISTRY
Taiwan reports large Chinese incursion as tensions escalate
Taiwan reported that 18 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and 6 People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels were detected operating around the island as of 6 am local time on Wednesday. Five of the PLA aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), crossing the Taiwan Strait median line in the northern, southwestern, and eastern sectors.
Taiwan keeping watch after Chinese submarine surfaces in Taiwan Strait
The narrow strait that separates Taiwan from China is a frequent source of tension. Taiwan reports Chinese warplanes and warships operating there on a daily basis, as Beijing seeks to assert its sovereignty claims against the democratically governed island.
Taiwan detects 10 Chinese ships, six military aircraft around nation
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels. Grey zone tactics used by China around Taiwan have increased tensions since Lai Ching Te became the new President of Taiwan. Taiwan responded by deploying aircraft, navy ships, and coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity. Tensions between China and Taiwan remain high.
Taiwan says US arms sale shows 'commitment to defence' against China
Taiwan has expressed gratitude to the US for approving two military sales worth approximately $300 million to Taiwan, mainly of spare and repair parts for its F-16 fighter jets. The US has remained Taiwan's most important partner and biggest arms supplier, sparking repeated condemnations from China. Taiwan's defense ministry expressed gratitude for the approval and called on the Chinese Communist Party to stop irrational behaviours against Taiwan.
Taiwan detects 28 Chinese aircraft around island
Taiwan's defence ministry reported detecting 28 Chinese aircraft around the island within a three-hour window on Wednesday. This follows recent military drills by China, showcasing its capability to control Taiwan, which it claims as its territory. The aircraft, including fighter jets, transport planes, and drones, crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line and coordinated with Chinese warships. Taiwan is closely monitoring the situation. These drills, termed "Joint Sword-2024A," came after Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te's inauguration, which Beijing condemned as a move towards Taiwan's independence.
Taiwan's military, coast guard activate in response to China's drills
Taiwan's aerial and naval forces responded to China's military drills as President Lai Ching-te swore in. Taipei's coast guard warned off Chinese vessels amid 'Joint Sword-2024A' war games.
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Taiwan detects Chinese incursion with military vessels around nation
Taiwan's Ministry of Defence has detected Chinese military vessels near the nation, including seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and four China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels. The Taiwan Armed Forces (ROCArmedForces) have monitored the situation and responded accordingly. This development marks a concerning escalation in tensions between Taiwan and China, which has long claimed sovereignty over the island.
China warns after Lai inauguration that Taiwan independence is 'dead end'
China warned on Monday that efforts toward Taiwan's independence are a "dead end" after the island's new President Lai Ching-te took office. Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its territory and has threatened force to control it, labelled Lai a "dangerous separatist." Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin reiterated that Taiwan independence efforts are doomed to fail. Concurrently, Beijing imposed sanctions on three US defence companies over arms sales to Taipei and censored discussions of the inauguration on Chinese social media.
Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels around its vicinity
Taiwan's Ministry of Defence reported the detection of six Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels around its territory on Monday. Notably, six aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ). Taiwan's Armed Forces monitored and responded to these incursions.
Taiwan detects seven Chinese military aircrafts and vessels across its vicinity
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense detected Chinese military aircraft and People's Liberation Army Navy vessels near Taiwan. ROCArmedForces and Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence responded to the escalating tensions with China. Saturday, a significant presence of People's Liberation Army aircraft and vessels were identified in Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zones. The tensions highlight China's ambitions to reunify Taiwan with the mainland.
Taiwan detects Chinese incursion with aircraft and vessels around nation
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected Chinese aircraft and PLAN vessels around Taiwan, with one aircraft crossing into Taiwan's ADIZ. Taiwan's Armed forces responded amid tensions with China, as reported by Taiwan News in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan detects 27 Chinese aircraft, seven vessels near its airspace, water
Taiwan detected 27 Chinese aircraft and seven naval vessels around the Taiwan Strait amid growing tensions with China. The Ministry of National Defence reported incursions into Taiwan's airspace. Beijing's reunification intentions heightened geopolitical tensions. Taiwan News linked the activities to Nancy Pelosi's visit. Grey zone tactics by China and Taiwanese Armed Forces responses have raised concerns.
Forty-five Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels detected near Taiwan, tensions rise
According to official statements released on Wednesday, a total of 45 PLA aircraft and 6 vessels from China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) were detected operating near Taiwan as of 6 am local time. Of particular concern was the intrusion into Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) by 26 aircraft, which crossed the median line, venturing into the northern and southwestern sectors of Taiwan's airspace.
Taiwan says its military is ready for China moves around new president's inaugural
China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has a strong dislike of Lai, believing him to be a dangerous separatist, whose repeated offers of talks it has rejected, including one this month.
Taiwan detects 26 Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels around nation
Among the 26 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 14 aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, Taiwan's MND said. Two Chinese military aircraft were spotted in the northeast sector of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) and three other fighters entered the southwest ADIZ, Taiwan News reported.
Taiwan detects 21 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval ships encircling it
According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence, of the 21 People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, 14 crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, adding that three entered the southwest corner of Taiwan's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) and two were detected in the northeast ADIZ.
Taiwan says it will discuss with US how to use new funding
The defence ministry expressed thanks to the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the package on Saturday, saying it demonstrated the "rock solid" U.S. support for Taiwan.
Taiwan's defence ministry detects 21 Chinese military aircraft
Taipei's defence ministry said it had detected 21 Chinese military aircraft around the self-15 am (0015 GMT) on Saturday, a month before Taiwan's May 20 inauguration of incoming president Lai Ching-te. "17 aircraft (of the 21) crossed the median line and its extension, entered our northern, central, and southwestern (air defence identification zone), and joined PLA vessels for joint combat patrol," it said in a statement.
Taiwan war games to simulate repelling a Chinese drill that turns into attack
Taiwan's annual war games will include drills to practice "kill" zones at sea, simulating scenarios where China turns its drills into actual attacks. The exercises aim to respond to China's regular exercises near Taiwan, which Beijing uses to pressure Taipei. The drills will focus on coordinating responses to potential blockades and establishing a maritime "attack and kill chain" using naval, air, and coast guard forces. Taiwan also plans to integrate lessons from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the war in Gaza, focusing on psychological warfare and asymmetric operations.
36 Chinese military aircraft detected around Taiwan
The Taiwan defence ministry reported a record-high of 36 Chinese military aircraft near the island, including 13 crossing the sensitive Taiwan Strait median line. Since President Tsai Ing-wen's 2016 election, Beijing has increased military pressures, regularly sending warplanes and naval vessels near Taiwan. The recent uptick in activity follows China's opposition to Tsai's stance on Taiwan's independence. China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized vice president-elect Hsiao Bi-khim's diplomatic visits, accusing her of promoting Taiwan independence, further escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
32 Chinese warplanes detected around Taiwan: Taipei
Taiwan's defense ministry reported that 32 Chinese military aircraft were detected around the island within a 24-hour period, marking the second-highest number this year. Additionally, five naval ships were detected operating around Taiwan during the same period. Twenty of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's armed forces responded by monitoring the situation and deploying patrol aircraft, Navy vessels, and coastal missile systems. The increased military activity comes amid tensions following Taiwan's presidential election in January.
Taiwan reports another Chinese 'combat readiness patrol' nearby
Taiwan's defence ministry detected 14 Chinese aircraft operating around Taiwan and conducting joint combat readiness patrols with Chinese warships. China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has sent warplanes and warships to assert sovereignty claims that the Taipei government rejects. Nine of these aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line, working with Chinese warships for joint patrols.
Taiwan reports more Chinese balloons over Taiwan Strait
Taiwan detects eight Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait, five entering Taiwan airspace. Tensions rise as Taiwan accuses China of aviation safety threat and psychological warfare. China dismisses complaints, citing meteorological purposes. Amid Lunar New Year holiday, both sides remain silent. Chinese warplanes continue Taiwan Strait operations. Taiwan elects new president, offers talks with China. Global concerns over China's use of balloons for spying after US incident last year.
Taiwan detects 33 Chinese military aircraft around island
In a significant display of military strength around Taiwan, the island's defense ministry reported the detection of 33 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval ships in the 24 hours leading up to 6:00 am Saturday. Thirteen of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. This show of force followed Taiwan's January 13 elections, where presidential candidate Lai Ching-te, labeled a "dangerous separatist" by China, won an unprecedented third term for the Democratic Progressive Party.
24 Chinese warplanes around Taiwan in first show of force since poll
Amidst heightened tensions, over 20 Chinese warplanes, including 11 breaching Taiwan's sensitive median line, were detected by Taipei's defense ministry following the recent presidential election. The show of force, a response to the Democratic Progressive Party's victory, underscores China's territorial claims on democratic Taiwan. As the island faces geopolitical challenges, the continuous military presence in the Taiwan Strait signifies a strategic "grey zone" tactic, maintaining a delicate balance between conflict and restraint.
Taiwan's defence ministry issues an air raid alert saying China has launched a satellite
China views Taiwan, which is about 160 kilometers (100 miles) off China's east coast, as a renegade province that must come under its control. The alerts went off in the middle of an international news conference by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu. He clarified it was a satellite launch, told journalists not to worry, and proceeded with the news conference.
Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity as election approaches
Democratically governed Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has complained for four years of regular Chinese military patrols and drills near the island. Campaigning is under way for Taiwan's Jan. 13 presidential and parliamentary polls. Relations with China are a major point of contention.
Australian warship passes through Taiwan Strait: Taipei military
An Australian warship navigated the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence confirmed. The ship sailed south on Thursday, with Taiwan's military monitoring without incident. This passage follows Australian PM Albanese's Beijing visit termed "positive." However, recent events involve allegations of Chinese warship-issued sonar injuries to Australian navy divers, labeled as "dangerous" by Albanese and dismissed as "reckless" by Beijing.
Taiwan urges China to stop 'destructive' military activities
Taiwan's defense ministry has called on China to cease "destructive, unilateral action" following a significant increase in Chinese military activities near the island. The ministry reported 103 Chinese military aircraft in the region, with fighter jets crossing the unofficial barrier of the Taiwan Strait and other aircraft flying south of Taiwan through the Bashi Channel. The ministry warned that such behavior could lead to heightened tensions and urged China to take responsibility and halt these actions.
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