27 Chinese Aircraft and Vessels Detected Near Taiwan; Military on High Alert

(Central News Agency, Reporter Wu Shuwei, Taipei, June 12) The Ministry of National Defense (MND) announced that from 6:00 a.m. on June 11 to 6:00 a.m. on June 12, it detected 14 Chinese military aircraft, 13 of which crossed the median line into the northern and southwestern airspace, along with 9 Chinese naval vessels and 4 official vessels. A total of 27 Chinese aircraft and vessels continued activities around the Taiwan Strait. The ROC Armed Forces are maintaining strict surveillance and response measures.

According to the "Map of PLA Activities in Airspace Around the Taiwan Strait" released by the MND on June 12, the military detected 8 Chinese main battle aircraft in the northern airspace of Taiwan from 7:50 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. on June 11, with 7 crossing the median line.

From 9:55 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. on June 11, the military detected 6 Chinese main battle aircraft in the southwestern airspace of Taiwan, east of the median line.

The MND stated that the ROC Armed Forces are using mission aircraft, naval vessels, and shore-based missile systems for strict monitoring and response. (Editor: Lin Jiaxian) 1150612