Taiwan Reports Tracking 10 Chinese Naval Vessels and 5 Military Aircraft, Four of Which Crossed Median Line

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported tracking five Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels, and four official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday, October 12-13. Four of the People's Liberation Army aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line and entered Taiwan's central and southwestern air defense identification zone. Taiwan responded by deploying aircraft, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems to monitor the activity.