Taiwan's military reported Chinese forces operating near the island Sunday morning. Defense officials counted six aircraft, seven naval ships and two government vessels approaching Taiwanese waters before 6 a.m. local time. Five aircraft breached the median line separating the Taiwan Strait and entered defense zones north, southwest and east of the island. Armed forces tracked the movements and positioned defensive assets accordingly.
Recent days brought similar Chinese military operations around Taiwan. Saturday's detection involved 19 aircraft and accompanying naval units, while Friday saw 11 planes approaching the territory. Beijing maintains territorial claims over Taiwan through its One China policy and seeks reunification with the self-governed island. Taiwan continues asserting independence despite persistent pressure from mainland China.
Recent days brought similar Chinese military operations around Taiwan. Saturday's detection involved 19 aircraft and accompanying naval units, while Friday saw 11 planes approaching the territory. Beijing maintains territorial claims over Taiwan through its One China policy and seeks reunification with the self-governed island. Taiwan continues asserting independence despite persistent pressure from mainland China.
