Taiwan Detects 9 Chinese PLA Aircraft, Naval Vessels Amid Rising Tensions

• Taiwan's MND detected nine PLA aircraft and nine PLAN vessels around the island by Sunday 6 am local time.
• Three PLA aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ.
• On Saturday, Taiwan detected 26 PLA aircraft, eight naval vessels, and an official ship near its territorial waters.
• Seven aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, central, and southwestern ADIZ on Saturday.
• A Chinese army reconnaissance UAV entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ near Dongsha on Saturday, departing after radio warnings.

Why It Matters: Taiwan continues to monitor and respond to increased Chinese military activity around its territory.