Taiwan monitors 25 Chinese military aircraft, 9 vessels near its territory
Aug 30, 2024
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported tracking 25 Chinese military aircraft, seven naval ships, and two official vessels operating around Taiwan between Thursday and Friday, with 17 aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait median line. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval ships, and coastal missile systems. This activity is part of a broader pattern of increasing Chinese military operations around Taiwan, utilizing gray zone tactics to pressure the island without direct conflict.