"Gray Zone" Operations by China Are Increasing Daily": Warships Near Taiwan
Taiwan has detected two Chinese warships operating in waters near Penghu Island in the Taiwan Strait and has dispatched its naval and air forces to monitor the situation, the Ministry of National Defense in Taipei announced, Reuters reported.
TL;DR
- Taiwan detected two Chinese warships and its forces were dispatched to monitor.
- China views Taiwan as its territory and frequently sends military assets near the island.
- President Lai Ching-te warned of increasing "gray zone" operations and psychological pressure from China.
- In the last 24 hours, nine Chinese warships and 22 military aircraft were detected around Taiwan.
- Taiwan is enhancing its Coast Guard's capabilities with advanced surveillance technology.