What kind of activities did the Chinese military conduct near Taiwan?

6 aircraft, 8 naval vessels, and 2 government ships operated near the strait, with 4 aircraft entering SW airspace.

How is Taiwan's military responding?

ROC forces are using aircraft, ships, and land-based missiles for real-time monitoring and deterrence.

How often did Chinese aircraft enter Taiwan's SW airspace?

4 aircraft entered in 24 hours, with 2 crossing east of the median line.

What is the background of these activities?

Part of China's pressure campaign to advance unification with Taiwan.

Is Taiwan's defense system effective?

Yes, with rapid response and layered defense systems in place.

16 Chinese Military Aircraft and Vessels Active Around Taiwan Strait, ROC Military Closely Monitoring and Responding

Published Jun 13, 2026 10:45 AM ・ Updated Jun 18, 2026 6:21 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

From 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected 6 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels, and 2 government ships operating near the Taiwan Strait. The ROC military is closely monitoring and responding to the activities.

(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, Taipei, 13th) The Ministry of National Defense announced that from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today, it detected 6 aircraft from the Chinese military, with 4 of them entering Taiwan's southwestern airspace, along with 8 naval vessels and 2 government ships—totaling 16 Chinese aircraft and vessels operating around the Taiwan Strait. The ROC military is closely monitoring and responding to these activities.

According to the 'PLA Aircraft Activity Map Around the Taiwan Strait' released by the Ministry of National Defense today, Taiwan's military detected 2 Chinese support fighter aircraft and drones in the Taiwan Strait airspace between 6 a.m. and 11:25 a.m. yesterday.

Additionally, from 8:25 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. yesterday, Taiwan's military detected 4 main combat aircraft from China in the southwestern airspace of Taiwan, east of the median line of the strait.

The Ministry of National Defense stated that it is using mission aircraft, naval vessels, and land-based missile systems to closely monitor and respond to the situation. (Edited by Lin Shu-yuan) 1150613

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16 Chinese Military Aircraft and Vessels Active Around Taiwan Strait, ROC Military Closely Monitoring and Responding

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