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Taiwan Detects Surge in Chinese Naval Presence: 10 Ships and 2 Military Aircraft Spotted Near Island

Tensions Escalate as Chinese Military Presence Increases Near Taiwan

Editor Ritam English by Editor Ritam English
Jun 2, 2024, 11:00 am IST
Taiwan detects 10 Chinese ships, 2 military aircraft around nation

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese ships, 2 military aircraft around nation

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In a concerning development, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence has reported a significant uptick in Chinese naval and coast guard activity around the island nation. Over 24 hours spanning from 6 a.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday, six Chinese naval vessels and four coast guard ships were detected, along with two military aircraft. This escalation marks a troubling trend in the ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan.

As per the Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence, the situation escalated further when two Chinese military aircraft breached the Taiwan Strait median line, encroaching upon Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) in the northern sector. Responding, Taiwan mobilized its own resources, deploying planes, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems to monitor and counter the perceived threat.

The recent increase in Chinese military presence near Taiwan is part of a broader strategy of grey zone tactics employed by Beijing since September 2020. Grey zone tactics refer to efforts that fall short of direct and sizable use of force but are aimed at achieving strategic objectives.

China’s gradual expansion of military assets in the region is heightening tensions and raising concerns about potential conflict.

These developments come at a time when tensions between China and Taiwan are at their peak. Despite never having governed Taiwan, China’s ruling Communist Party asserts territorial claims over the island and has repeatedly threatened to use force to bring it under its control.

This longstanding dispute has intensified in recent years, with both sides engaging in provocative actions and rhetoric.

In a related development, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has strongly opposed a recent visit by US lawmakers to Taiwan. Amidst ongoing military drills conducted by China near Taiwan, the visit of US lawmakers to the self-governing island has drawn ire from Beijing.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated China’s stance, opposing any military contact between the US and Taiwan, as well as any efforts to arm Taiwan.

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The visit by US lawmakers underscores the growing international concern over the situation in the Taiwan Strait. As tensions continue to escalate and military maneuvers increase, the risk of a potential conflict looms large. The international community closely watches the developments in the region, hoping for diplomatic solutions to avoid further escalation and maintain stability in the Asia-Pacific.

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