On Sunday, Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence (MND) spotted five Chinese military planes and six naval ships near its territory. The MND reported that four of these planes crossed an invisible line in the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern airspace.
In a post on social media, the MND updated that, by 6 a.m., five Chinese planes and six naval ships were detected near Taiwan. The MND said they monitored the situation closely and reacted accordingly. Just the day before, they had also seen five Chinese planes and seven naval ships nearby, with three of those planes crossing the median line.
These actions from China are part of a growing trend that has raised worries about regional safety, as China continues to claim Taiwan as its territory. To prepare for any potential threats, the MND launched war readiness drills in key areas across the island and is working with the Coast Guard to respond appropriately.
The relationship between Taiwan and China has been complicated and tense for many years, especially after the Chinese Civil War (1945-1949). After the war, the Taiwan government, known as the Republic of China (ROC), moved to Taiwan, while the Communists took over mainland China. China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and insists that there is only one China, with Beijing in charge.
Despite China’s pressure, Taiwan operates independently, with its own government, army, and economy, and many people in Taiwan support its independence.
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