Taipei [ Taiwan ], April 10 (ANI): Taiwan The Ministry of National Defence (MND) identified 11 missions carried out by the People's Liberation Army (PLA). PLA ) aircraft along with six ships from the People's Liberation Army Navy ( PLA N) operating around Taiwan Until 6 a.m. UTC+8 on Thursday.
As stated by the MND, among the 11 aircraft sorties, 9 flew across the median line. Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan 's south-western and eastern air defense identification zones ( ADIZ ).
"11 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLA N vessels operating around Taiwan were identified by 6 a.m. UTC+8 today. Of these, 9 out of 11 missions crossed the median line and proceeded into Taiwan 's northern and southwestern ADIZ "We have been tracking the situation and acting appropriately," MND said in an X post.
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Earlier on Wednesday, Taiwan witnessed an increase in Chinese presence in the area, identifying 25 missions involving Chinese aircraft, six Chinese naval ships, and one government vessel. Out of these 25 missions, 18 involved aircraft crossing the median line and entering Taiwan 's northern and southwestern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone).
"25 PLA aircraft, 6 PLA A total of N vessels along with 1 official ship functioning in the area Taiwan were identified by 6 a.m. UTC+8 today. Of these, 18 out of 25 missions crossed the median line and proceeded into Taiwan 'northwestern, southwest, and east ADIZ "Having observed the circumstances, we provided our response," the MND said on X.
Given the increased military movements by China in the surrounding areas, Taiwan , the G7 Foreign Ministers , together with the High Representative of the European Union, voiced concerns about China Recent "provocative acts," particularly the extensive military exercises carried out in surrounding areas, have drawn attention. Taiwan .
In a joint statement, G7 Foreign Ministers The representatives from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the United States, along with the European Union’s High Representative, emphasized the increasing occurrence of "disruptive actions." They cautioned that these events heighten tensions around the globe. Taiwan Narrow straits and postures pose threats to global security and prosperity.
The U.S. Department of State stated in a release made public on Sunday, "As we have mentioned before, G7 Foreign Ministers The representatives from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, along with the High Representative of the European Union, convey profound worry regarding China 'ｓ inflammatory maneuvers, notably the extensive military exercises conducted recently in the vicinity of Taiwan ."
Last week, both the United States and the European Union reaffirmed their opposition to any unilaterally imposed changes to the current state of affairs regarding the "status quo." Taiwan Strait following the Chinese military's recent series of joint drills around Taiwan According to a report by the Taipei Times. (ANI)
