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6 PLA Ships and 3 PLA Aircraft Harass Taiwan; Monitored by Armed Forces

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Published Apr 16, 2026 10:24 AM ・ Updated Jun 18, 2026 9:02 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected 6 PLA naval vessels, 3 official ships, and 3 PLA aircraft around Taiwan, maintaining strict surveillance and response measures.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected 6 PLA naval vessels, 3 official ships, and 3 PLA aircraft around Taiwan, maintaining strict surveillance and response measures.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 16, 2026

(Central News Agency, reporter You Kai-xiang, Taipei, 16th) The Ministry of National Defense (MND) today released the latest movements of Chinese Communist Party (PLA) aircraft and vessels. From 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today, the Armed Forces detected 6 PLA ships, 3 official vessels, and 3 PLA aircraft intruding into the southwestern and eastern airspace. Task aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems were deployed to closely monitor and respond.

The MND announced the PLA movements this morning, noting that between 6 a.m. yesterday and 6 a.m. today, 6 PLA ships, 3 official vessels, and 3 PLA aircraft were detected entering the southwestern and eastern airspace, continuing their activities around the Taiwan Strait.

The MND emphasized that the Armed Forces are utilizing task aircraft, naval vessels, and shore-based missile systems to strictly monitor and appropriately respond to the situation.

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
Category: Taiwan

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FAQ

How many PLA ships and aircraft were detected around Taiwan?

There were 6 PLA ships and 3 PLA aircraft detected by the Armed Forces.

During what specific time period were the PLA vessels and aircraft detected?

They were detected from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today.

Which government agency released the details about the movements of the PLA aircraft and vessels?

The Ministry of National Defense (MND) released the latest movements of the PLA.

What types of assets did the Taiwan Armed Forces deploy to monitor the situation?

The Armed Forces deployed task aircraft, vessels, and shore-based missile systems.

Where did the PLA aircraft and vessels intrude and continue their activities?

They intruded into the southwestern and eastern airspace and continued activities around the Taiwan Strait.

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