Taipei [Taiwan], June 13 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported on Saturday that six People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft sorties, eight People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and two official ships were operating around its territory. According to the MND, four of the six sorties entered the southwestern part of Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
MND Statement on Social Media
In a post on X, the MND stated: "6 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 4 out of 6 sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern part ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded."
Previous Days' Activity
On Friday, the MND detected 14 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, nine vessels, and four official ships near Taiwan's territorial waters. Of those, 13 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. The MND reported: "14 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 4 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 13 out of 14 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern part ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded."
On Thursday, the MND detected 11 sorties of PLA aircraft, six naval vessels, and three official ships. Nine of the 11 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's ADIZ. The MND noted: "11 sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 3 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 9 out of 11 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern part ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded."
Background on China's Claim
China's claim over Taiwan is rooted in historical, political, and legal arguments. Beijing asserts that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China, a viewpoint embedded in national policy and upheld by domestic laws and international statements. Taiwan, however, maintains a distinct identity, functioning independently with its own government, military, and economy. Taiwan's status remains a significant point of international debate, testing the principles of sovereignty, self-determination, and non-interference in international law, according to the United Service Institution of India. China's claim to Taiwan originates from the Qing Dynasty's annexation of the island in 1683 after defeating Ming loyalist Koxinga.
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