About 10 Chinese and Taiwanese warships sailed closely in the Taiwan Strait, with some Chinese ships crossing the median line, an unofficial buffer separating the two sides, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
The island’s Defense Ministry said several Chinese military ships, planes and drones were simulating attacks on the island and its navy. He assured that he had sent planes and ships to react “appropriately”.
In a statement later on Sunday, the ministry said it had detected 14 Chinese warships and 66 Chinese aircraft in and around the Taiwan Strait.
It was not immediately clear if China had ended the drills on Sunday, as previously announced. However, a commentator on Chinese state television claimed that the Chinese military would now conduct “regular” drills on the Taiwan side of the line, assuring that the “historic task” of China’s “reunification” could be accomplished.
As Chinese forces “pressed” the line, as they did on Saturday, the Taiwanese side stayed close to monitor and, to the extent possible, deny the Chinese the ability to cross, the person with knowledge of said. the situation that refused to be identified.
“Both sides are showing restraint,” the source said, describing the maneuvers as “cat and mouse” on the high seas.