8 Chinese Warships and 2 Aircraft Intrude Near Taiwan; Taiwanese Military Closely Monitors
According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, between 6 AM yesterday and 6 AM today, the military detected 8 Chinese naval vessels and 2 Chinese aircraft intruding into Taiwan's northern and southwestern airspace. The Taiwanese military's mission aircraft, naval vessels, and shore-based missile systems are closely monitoring and responding.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, May 4th) – Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense today announced the movements of Chinese military aircraft and vessels. Statistics show that from 6 AM yesterday until 6 AM today, the national military detected 8 Chinese naval vessels and 2 Chinese military aircraft intruding into Taiwan's northern and southwestern airspace, continuing activities around the Taiwan Strait.
The Ministry of National Defense emphasized that the national military is employing mission aircraft, naval vessels, and shore-based missile systems for strict monitoring and response. (Edited by Yang Lan-hsuan) 1150504
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The Ministry of National Defense emphasized that the national military is employing mission aircraft, naval vessels, and shore-based missile systems for strict monitoring and response. (Edited by Yang Lan-hsuan) 1150504
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