Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported 22 Chinese aircraft and 5 Chinese naval vessels operating around its territory in the early hours of Thursday.
Chinese Army Enters Taiwan’s ADIZ
22 aircraft belonging to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), also known as the Chinese Air Force, were detected by Taiwan’s defence ministry. Out of these,15 are said to have crossed the median line to enter its northern and southwestern ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone), reported Taiwan’s defence ministry.
In a post made on X (formerly Twitter), the ministry wrote, “22 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 15 out of 22 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”
22 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 15 out of 22 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly. pic.twitter.com/rZQL3l02VK
— 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) August 21, 2025
China Continues to Enter Taiwan’s Airspace
This move from China is not the first reported by Taiwan. A similar incident involving 21 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) was reported on Wednesday (20th August).
In their post, the ministry wrote, “21 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 17 out of 21 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly.”
21 sorties of PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 17 out of 21 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly. pic.twitter.com/PqDrFfIf51
— 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) August 20, 2025
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Taiwan Begins Search For Chinese Nationals
According to a report from Taiwan’s newspaper, inspections are planned to begin to investigate the issue of military personnel, educators and other officials possessing Chinese citizenship or any other connection to the nation, which is considered an offence in Taiwan.
As per Article 9-1 of Taiwan’s Cross-Strait Act, Taiwan nationals are not permitted to hold a Chinese passport or household registration. People holding a Chinese passport or having household registration in China are prohibited from exercising their right to election, recall, initiative, referendum, serving in military service or public offices, among others. This is a move to strengthen Taiwan’s security and control any efforts made to promote Chinese interests in Taiwan via the Chinese Unified Front.
The inspection to search for any military or public official holding a Chinese passport or household registration is reported to begin on 1st January 2026.
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