Taiwan detects 5 PLA aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels near its territory amid rising tensions

• Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) detected five PLA aircraft sorties and five PLAN vessels operating around its territory on Thursday.
• Three of the five PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
• Similar incursions were reported earlier in the week, including four PLA aircraft and five PLAN vessels on Wednesday, and two PLA aircraft and five PLAN vessels on Tuesday.
• On Monday, five PLA aircraft and eight PLAN vessels were detected, with all five aircraft crossing the median line into Taiwan's ADIZ.
• China views Taiwan as an integral part of its territory, aiming for 'peaceful reunification' under its 'one country, two systems' principle.

Why It Matters: Taiwan continues to monitor and respond to frequent Chinese military incursions near its territory.