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Taiwan records 31 Chinese aircraft, 13 naval vessels around its territory

MND further shared that 25 out of 31 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern ADIZ

Taiwan detects 27 Chinese aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels near its territory

The frequent incursions and maritime operations reflect rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long fraught with geopolitical strain

China showcases new laser, nuclear and hypersonic weapons at parade

China on Wednesday for the first time displayed a range of new weapons at a massive military parade, which included laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles, giant underwater drones, besides fifth-generation aircraft, flaunting its military might. One much-talked-about new weapon, displayed at the People's Liberation Army (PLA) parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China's victory against Japanese aggression in World War II, was the giant LY-1 laser weapon. The laser weapon, mounted on top of an eight-wheeled HZ-155 armoured truck, can effectively damage the optical sensors of enemy weapons and equipment. Chinese defence analysts say it will truly change the rules of maritime warfare. Laser warfare was regarded as the new military domain. India last month successfully test-fired an integrated air defence weapon system (IADWS), especially the high-power laser-based Directed-Energy Weapons (DEW) system, which invited praise from a Chinese military expert who said it should be

Taiwan reports surge in Chinese military activity near its territory

Earlier on Sunday, Taiwan recorded the presence of five PLA aircraft, six PLAN vessels and one official ship

China's latest sci-fi drone signals next phase in defence innovation

The flying prototype, resembling a UFO spotted by a US carrier a decade ago, blends hover and cruise abilities, joining a string of new Chinese advances in naval and air technology

Taiwan spots PLA jets, 10 warships near its waters; one enters ADIZ zone

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) is planning to introduce stricter regulations requiring civil servants at all levels to report or seek approval before visiting China or its territories

Taiwan MND detects over 60 sorties of Chinese aircraft in its territory

From early morning until 8:15 am (UTC+8), a total of 61 PLA aircraft sorties and several naval vessels were detected, with many aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait

Taiwan sees 15 sorties of Chinese aircraft, eight vessels in its territory

According to Taiwan's MND, 15 out of the 15 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 21 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels in its territory

Of the 21 aircraft, 16 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern, southwestern, and eastern air defence identification zones (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 35 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels in its territory

According to the MND, 25 of the PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 31 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels in its territory

MND also said that China launched satellites from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center (XSLC) at 2:09 am (UTC+8) today

Taiwan detects 34 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels near its territory

According to the MND, 27 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 20 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels near its territory

According to the MND, 18 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels around its territory

As per the MND, of the 11 sorties, nine crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Taiwan records six Chinese sorties, seven vessels around its territory

China continues to claim Taiwan as part of its territory under the "One China" principle, insisting there is only one China with its capital in Beijing

Taiwan detects 34 Chinese sorties, 6 naval vessels around its territory

According to the MND, 19 out of the 34 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 25 Chinese aircraft sorties, six vessels near its territory

According to the MND, out of the 25 aircraft sorties, 18 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zones (ADIZ)

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels near its territory

Of the 12 aircraft sorties, nine crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ)

Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

As per the MND, 76 aircraft, 15 naval vessels and 4 official ships were detected

Taiwan detects 47 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its shores

As per the MND, out of 47 sorties, 41 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ