On Sunday morning, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) announced that five Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels were spotted around Taiwan. They mentioned that three of the aircraft crossed the median line, which is like an invisible border in the water, entering Taiwan’s air defense zone in the north and southwest. The MND is keeping a close watch on the situation and responding as needed.
The day before, on Saturday, there were more reports of Chinese military activity, with seven aircraft and five naval vessels nearby. One of those aircraft also crossed the median line into Taiwan’s northern air defense zone.
In a separate announcement, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence shared exciting news about the new barracks at the ROC Armed Forces Army Airborne Training Center. They said that this new facility will help train paratroopers and special forces with advanced training methods and new equipment.
Recently, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte criticized China for its actions towards Taiwan, saying that China is trying to bully Taiwan and take control of important infrastructure. He noted that China is rapidly increasing its nuclear weapons stockpile, growing from 200 warheads in 2020 to an expected 1,000 by 2030. The Taiwan Strait remains a hot spot for tensions, with Taiwanese officials warning that this military activity threatens Taiwan’s independence and regional peace. China, which sees Taiwan as part of its territory, insists on reuniting with the island, even by force if necessary
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