Taiwan Detects 22 Sorties Of Chinese Aircraft, 10 PLAN Vessels Around Its Territory

Last Updated:September 12, 2025, 11:18 IST

15 out of 22 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ.

Taiwan detects 22 PLA sorties, 10 naval vessels around its territory. (Image: ANI)

Giving rise to new tensions, Taiwan recorded the presence of multiple PLA aircraft and vessels around its territory on Friday. As per the Ministry of National Defence (MND), 22 sorties of PLA aircraft and 10 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 am (UTC+8) on Friday.

It was further reported that 15 out of 22 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ.

“22 sorties of PLA aircraft and 10 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 15 out of 22 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly”, MND said on X.

Tensions are continuously arising between Taiwan and China in view of the frequent incursions and maritime operations. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), governs itself independently with its own distinct political and economic systems.

However, China remains persistent in its claim that Taiwan is part of its territory under the “One China” principle.

The dispute’s roots trace back to the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, when the ROC government fled to Taiwan after the Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong, took control of mainland China.

Since then, Beijing has maintained its goal of reunification, using military, diplomatic, and economic means to apply pressure on Taiwan and diminish its international space.

(With agency inputs)

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