Of the 22, 20 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, central and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In a post on X, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said, “Overall, 22 sorties of various types of PLA aircraft (including J-16, H-6, and KJ-500 aircraft) were detected from 0653 hours today. Twenty out of 22 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, central and southwestern ADIZ before heading to the western Pacific to conduct joint air-sea training and long-distance flights.
Earlier in the day, the ministry detected the presence of five sorties of Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels and five official ships around its territorial waters. Of the five, two crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ.
In a post on X, the MND said, “Five sorties of PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and five official ships operating around Taiwan were detected until 6 am. Two out of five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. Armed Forces monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”
Meanwhile, Focus Taiwan reported how earlier in June, Taiwan's first domestically built submarine departed from the Port of Kaohsiung for its latest round of sea trials that included dive tests. Citing the Military News Agency, Focus Taiwan said the trial marked the submarine's 15th sea trial overall and ninth submerged navigation test. The development comes amid the backdrop of China continuing to increase the intensity of its military activity around Taiwan.
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.
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