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Taipei [Taiwan], March 4 (ANI): Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of five Chinese naval vessels and an official ship around its territorial waters as of 6 a.m. (local time) on Wednesday. Taiwan’s defence forces monitored the situation and responded.
In a post on X, the MND said, “5 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. We have monitored the situation and responded. Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe.”
Earlier on Tuesday, Taiwan’s MND detected the presence of five Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters. In a separate X post the MND said, “5 PLAN vessel operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded. Illustration of flight path is not provided due to no PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan were detected during this timeframe.”
China’s claim over Taiwan is rooted in historical, political, and legal arguments. Beijing asserts that Taiwan is part of China, a position reflected in national policy and domestic laws. Taiwan maintains a distinct identity, functioning independently with its own government, military, and economy. Taiwan’s status remains a significant international issue involving sovereignty, self-determination, and non-interference, according to the United Service Institution of India.
China’s claim traces back to the Qing Dynasty’s annexation of the island in 1683. Taiwan was ceded to Japan in 1895 after the First Sino-Japanese War and remained a Japanese colony for 50 years. After Japan’s defeat in World War II, Taiwan was returned to Chinese control, though the sovereignty transfer was not formalised. The 1949 Chinese Civil War led to the establishment of the People’s Republic of China on the mainland and the retreat of the Republic of China to Taiwan, resulting in competing sovereignty claims. Taiwan has operated as a de facto independent state but has avoided declaring formal independence to prevent military conflict with the PRC, the United Service Institution of India states. (ANI)
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