Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels around nation

New Delhi [India], November 5 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Wednesday detected two Chinese aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Wednesday.

Taiwan's MND said that they have responded to the situation accordingly.

In a post on X, the MND said, "2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."

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Earlier on Tuesday, the MND reported continued Chinese military activity around the island, with two Chinese aircraft and five PLAN vessels.

In a post on X, the ministry said, "2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 am (UTC 8) today. 2 out of 2 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded."

https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/1985512324531114091

The median line in the Taiwan Strait serves as an unofficial boundary between Taiwan and China, but Beijing has increasingly violated it in recent years as part of its pressure campaign against Taipei.

The latest military movements come amid heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait, as Beijing continues to conduct near-daily operations around the self-ruled island.

Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump warned China against any military aggression toward Taiwan, saying Beijing "knows the consequences" of such an action. In an interview with CBS after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump said, "You'll find out if it happens, and he understands the answer to that. This never even came up yesterday as a subject... he understands it very well."

Trump declined to reveal his strategy on a potential Taiwan conflict and insisted China "understands what will happen" if it attempts any aggression.

He added, "I can't give away my secrets. I don't want to be one of these guys who tells you exactly what's going to happen if something happens. The other side knows, but I'm not somebody that tells you everything because you're asking me a question, but they understand what's going to happen." (ANI)

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