The Ministry of National Defense (MND) of Taiwan reported on ‘X’ that 9 sorties of PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels were detected operating around Taiwan up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. Out of these 9 sorties, 2 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). The ROC Armed Forces have been actively monitoring the situation and have responded accordingly.

Earlier on Saturday, Taiwan recorded similar activity, with 10 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating near the island. The MND noted that 5 out of those 10 aircraft sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern ADIZ. The official ‘X’ post stated: “10 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 5 out of 10 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern ADIZ. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”

This recent surge in military activity comes amid warnings from defense experts regarding China’s newly unveiled weapon systems. These systems are reportedly designed to counter Taiwan’s long-standing asymmetric warfare strategy.

According to the Defence and Security Biweekly published by the Institute for National Defence and Security Research (INDSR), assistant research fellow Sheu Jyh-shyang highlighted that Taiwan has invested heavily for decades in asymmetric warfare. This defense strategy relies on low-cost, highly effective systems intended to deter Beijing from launching a large-scale invasion.

The frequent incursions and maritime operations exemplify rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long marked by geopolitical strain. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), governs itself independently with its own distinct political and economic systems. However, China continues to claim Taiwan as part of its territory under the “One China” principle, insisting there is only one China with its capital in Beijing.

The roots of this dispute trace back to the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, when the ROC government retreated to Taiwan after the Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong, took control of mainland China.

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