Taiwan Reports 7 Chinese Aircraft and 7 Vessels as 5 Flights Cross Strait Median Line

Taiwan frames the flights as sustained pressure its forces meet with routine monitoring.

Overview

Taiwan’s defense ministry said seven PLA aircraft, seven PLAN vessels and one official ship were detected around the island by 6 a.m. local time on Sunday.
Five of the aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line and entered the island’s northern and southwestern ADIZ, according to the ministry.
The ROC Armed Forces reported they had tracked the activity and taken responsive measures.
On Saturday, the ministry recorded six aircraft, 11 naval vessels and one official ship operating nearby.
NSB Director-General Tsai Ming-yen said China has assigned two to four Taiwan-focused staff to some embassies to monitor and intimidate Taiwanese abroad, and he said the bureau is working with local authorities to prevent harassment.