Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity near its airspace and waters

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday reported three Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating near Taiwan.

According to the MND, all three aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

On Wednesday, MND had detected two PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating near Taiwan.

According to the MND, one of the two PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.

Meanwhile, MND on Tuesday reported five Chinese PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels operating near Taiwan.

The Taiwan Strait remains a focal point of heightened tensions, with Taiwanese officials repeatedly condemning the increase in Chinese military operations as a direct threat to the island's sovereignty and regional peace.

However, China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory, insists on eventual reunification, by force if necessary.