Taiwan detects 4 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 9 vessels, 7 ships

In a post on X, the MND said, "4 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 7 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded."

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The Ministry of Defence said that it monitored the situation and responded.

On Saturday, the Ministry of National Defence reported 22 PLA aircraft sorties, along with 8 naval vessels and 2 official ships operating around its territory.

In a post on X, the MND said, "22 sorties of PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8). 2 out of 22 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's central and southwestern part ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded."

Previously in May, US President Donald Trump, in his gaggle with the press at Joint Base Andrews en route to Groton, CT, said that the US will work on the 'Taiwan problem'.

"On Taiwan, I'll speak to everyone. We have that situation very well in hand. We had a great meeting with President Xi; it was amazing actually. We'll work on that Taiwan problem," he said.

China's claim over Taiwan is a complex issue rooted in historical, political, and legal arguments. Beijing asserts that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China, a viewpoint embedded in national policy and upheld by domestic laws and international statements.

Taiwan, however, maintains a distinct identity, functioning independently with its government, military, and economy. Taiwan's status remains a significant point of international debate, testing the principles of sovereignty, self-determination, and non-interference in international law, as per the United Service Institution of India.

China's claim to Taiwan originates from the Qing Dynasty's annexation of the island in 1683 after defeating Ming loyalist Koxinga. (ANI)