MND: China Encircled Taiwan With Aircraft and Ships
Posted on 2025-01-23 18:50:13
The Ministry of National Defense says that China's military conducted drills near Taiwan on Wednesday, with 35 aircraft and six ships detected around the island.
Twelve of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, including drones along the east coast and a support plane off the southeastern shore.
Analysts believe the drill was routine, as there was no accompanying propaganda, often a hallmark of China's political messaging.
Experts also dismissed links to Taiwan's delegation attending events during Donald Trump's inauguration, calling their visit uneventful.
The MND noted that similar PLA exercises have occurred regularly since February 2024, with three to five drills per month.
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