💨 Abstract

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported 17 PLA aircraft, 8 naval vessels, and 1 official ship around Taiwan on April 16, with 11 sorties crossing the Taiwan Strait's median line. Taiwan's armed forces responded by deploying aircraft, naval ships, and coastal missile systems. This follows a pattern of escalated maneuvers by China around Taiwan, sparking concerns over regional stability.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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