China steps up incursions in Taiwan

ANI February 24, 2025 183 views

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence has documented significant Chinese military activities around its territory, including multiple aircraft sorties, vessel movements, and balloon deployments. Over multiple days, Chinese military assets have consistently crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone. The frequency and scale of these incursions suggest an escalating pattern of strategic pressure from China. Taiwan maintains a vigilant posture, monitoring these movements and expressing readiness to respond to potential challenges.

"ROC Armed Forces monitored the process and remain ready to respond." - Taiwan Ministry of Defence
Taipei, February 24: Taiwan detected five sorties of Chinese aircraft, 10 Chinese vessels, 2 official ships and two Chinese balloons around its territory on Monday, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) stated.

Key Points

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China increases military presence near Taiwan with frequent air and naval movements

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Multiple aircraft and vessels cross median line into Taiwan's ADIZ

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Satellite launches and balloon deployments add strategic complexity

Of the five sorties, the MND said that three crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

In a post on X, Taiwan's MND said, "5 sorties of PLA aircraft, 10 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 3 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern ADIZ. 2 PRC balloons were detected during this timeframe."

https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/1893828189908004973

Earlier on Sunday, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) reported that it had detected 11 sorties of Chinese aircraft, six Chinese vessels, and two official ships operating near Taiwan.

All of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

In a post on X, the Taiwanese MND stated, "11 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 11 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."

https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/1893465806341906697

Earlier on Saturday, China launched satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, which flew over Taiwan towards the Western Pacific, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) stated.

The Taiwanese MND further said on Saturday that though their armed forces are ready to respond, this launch does not pose a threat.

In a post on X, it said, "At 8:11 p.m. (UTC+8), China launched satellites from XSLC, with the flight path over central Taiwan toward the Western Pacific. The altitude is beyond the atmosphere, posing no threat. ROC Armed Forces monitored the process and remain ready to respond."

https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/1893292409779560802

Meanwhile, on Saturday, Taiwan's MND detected eight sorties of Chinese aircraft, seven Chinese vessels, two official ships and three Chinese balloons in its territory.

https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/1893129467876515898

Three sorties out of the eight crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.

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China-Taiwan Tensions Military Incursions Taiwan Defense PLA Air Movements Geopolitical Conflict
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