World News | Taiwan Detects Chinese Naval Vessel, Official Ship Around Its Territory

Taipei [Taiwan], July 11 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of a Chinese naval vessel and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday.

The MND monitored the situation and responded.

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In a post on X, the MND said, "1 PLAN vessels and 1 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded. No flight path illustration is provided, as we did not detect PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan during this timeframe."

https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/2075746902847754483?s=20

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Earlier on Friday, the MND detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese aircraft, five naval vessels and three official ships operating around itself.

In a post on X, the MND said, "2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels and 3 official ships operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded."

https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/2075384508145111101?s=20

Earlier on July 3, China said it hoped the US would handle Taiwan-related issues with extra prudence, as it has far-reaching implications.

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, said that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in his conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, talked about the need to remove disruptions, overcome obstacles, and stay firmly on the right course.

https://x.com/China_Amb_India/status/2072612150737309865?s=20

China's claim over Taiwan is a complex issue rooted in historical, political, and legal arguments. Beijing asserts that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China, a viewpoint embedded in national policy and upheld by domestic laws and international statements.

Taiwan, however, maintains a distinct identity, functioning independently with its government, military, and economy. Taiwan's status remains a significant point of international debate, testing the principles of sovereignty, self-determination, and non-interference in international law, as per the United Service Institution of India.

China's claim to Taiwan originates from the Qing Dynasty's annexation of the island in 1683 after defeating Ming loyalist Koxinga. (ANI)

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