Taiwan: 9 Chinese Aircraft, 6 Naval Vessels Tracked Around Nation

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence said that it detected 9 Chinese military aircraft and 6 naval vessels operating around Taiwan. It was between 6 am (local time) on Tuesday to 6 am (local time) on Wednesday.

According to the Taiwan Ministry of National Defence’s statement, 4 of 9 Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone.

Taiwanese armed forces monitored the situation and deployed CAP aircraft, naval vessels, and coastal missile systems in response to the Chinese activities.

The Taiwan Ministry of National Defence said that it detected 7 Chinese naval vessels and 5 Chinese military aircraft operating around the nation. It was between 6 am (local time) on Sunday to 6 am (local time) on Monday.

As per reports, the Taiwan Air Force Command announced that it carried out an integrated air defence exercise on Tuesday to enhance overall effectiveness of defence operations.

The Taiwan Air Force Command said it would continue to enhance training intensity considering the frequent intrusions by Chinese military aircraft and vessels.

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