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Taipei, February 13:
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said it detected 42 sorties of Chinese military aircraft and 11 Chinese naval vessels operating around Taiwan as of 6 am (local time) on Friday.
According to the MND, 32 out of the 42 aircraft sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. They also entered Taiwan’s northern, central, southwestern, and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan says it monitored and responded
In an official post on X, Taiwan’s defence ministry said the armed forces monitored the situation closely. It also confirmed that appropriate responses were made.
“42 sorties of PLA aircraft and 11 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. today. 32 out of 42 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded,” the MND stated.
42 sorties of PLA aircraft and 11 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 32 out of 42 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded. pic.twitter.com/6wSiz2aXyA
— 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) February 13, 2026
Chinese activity continues for second straight day
This was not the first such incident this week. Earlier on Thursday, Taiwan detected 37 sorties of PLA aircraft.
Out of those, 27 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s ADIZ. Taiwan said the aircraft were conducting air-sea joint training along with PLAN vessels.
Moreover, the MND reported that earlier on February 12, it had also detected 17 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels, and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan.
Overall 37 sorties of #PLA aircraft in various types (including J-10, J-16, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 1431hr today. 27 out of 37 sorties crossed the median line of the #Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ
— 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, ROC(Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) February 12, 2026
MAC rejects Beijing’s renewed reunification call
Meanwhile, Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) rejected Beijing’s renewed call for “reunification.”
According to Taipei Times, MAC described the statement as China’s long-standing position. It further said the message ultimately aims at Taiwan’s “annihilation.”
The reaction came after Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Chairman Wang Huning addressed Beijing’s annual Taiwan Work Conference.
During the conference, Wang reportedly urged officials to push the “great cause of national reunification.” He also pledged support for “pro-reunification forces” in Taiwan.
In addition, Wang said China would crack down on what it calls “separatists.” He also stressed adherence to the “one China” principle and the “1992 consensus.”
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