Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported the detection of 15 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval vessels, and one official ship around the island by 6 a.m. local time on Wednesday. Among the detected aircraft, four crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

The MND shared the update on X, stating: "15 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels, and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. today. Four of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."

On the previous day, Tuesday, China deployed 16 military aircraft, six naval vessels, and three official ships around Taiwan. Ten of the aircraft crossed the median line, entering Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and southeastern ADIZ.

This month, Taiwan has tracked 46 Chinese military aircraft and 26 ships.

These actions are part of an ongoing pattern of increased Chinese military activities near Taiwan, raising concerns about regional stability. China's actions come as Beijing continues to assert its claim over the island.

Recently, Taiwan has experienced a surge in these military operations, with multiple incidents of Chinese aircraft entering Taiwan's ADIZ. In response, Taiwan's defence forces have intensified monitoring and reinforced airspace security. This increased military presence is seen as a demonstration of strength by China, aiming to pressure Taiwan amidst continued diplomatic backing from the United States and other international allies.

The Taiwan Strait has become a hotspot for rising tensions, with Taiwanese officials condemning China’s actions as a direct threat to Taiwan's sovereignty and peace in the region. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence has reiterated the importance of stability in the area and its commitment to defending its territorial integrity, while China maintains that Taiwan is part of its territory and insists on reunification, by force if necessary.

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