Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reported that 207 Chinese military planes circled the island within 48 hours, with 125 crossing into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone. China launched 27 rockets from Fujian province towards waters near Taiwan, part of exercises aimed at countering separatism. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te criticized Beijing’s military activities near Taiwan, Japan, and the South China Sea, citing threats to regional stability and global peace.
China views Taiwan as a breakaway region that must reunify with the mainland, even by force if necessary. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence condemned China’s recent military drills around the island, putting its forces on high alert. The United States approved a significant arms package for Taiwan, leading to Chinese retaliation and accusations of undermining China’s sovereignty.
The Taiwanese armed forces are actively monitoring and responding to Chinese military activities around the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan’s Defence Ministry expressed condemnation towards China’s actions, emphasizing the need to defend the Republic of China and ensure the safety of its citizens.
