Taiwan&rsquo;s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported heightened Chinese military activity near its territorial waters. On Monday, 10 Chinese military aircraft sorties and six naval vessels were detected, with seven aircraft crossing the median line into Taiwan&rsquo;s northern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
This follows similar activity on Sunday, when nine sorties and six naval vessels were observed, with two aircraft crossing the median line. Taiwanese forces monitored and responded to the incursions.
The frequent air and maritime operations highlight rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait amid China&rsquo;s growing military capabilities. Experts note that Taiwan has invested heavily in asymmetric warfare, using cost-effective, high-impact systems to deter large-scale aggression from Beijing.
The escalations reflect longstanding geopolitical disputes. Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), operates with an independent government and economy, while China claims the island under its &ldquo;One China&rdquo; principle, maintaining that it is part of Chinese territory. The territorial dispute traces back to the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, when the ROC government relocated to Taiwan following the Communist takeover of mainland China.
Taiwan continues to closely monitor Chinese sorties and naval movements while reinforcing defensive measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Taiwan reports 10 Chinese sorties, six vessels near its waters amid rising geopolitical

China-Taiwan Tensions: PLA Aircraft Cross ADIZ

Taiwan reports 10 Chinese sorties, six vessels near its waters amid rising geopolitical

October 6, 2025 | 12:54 IST