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Air Defence Identification Zone

The Air Defense Identification Zone is airspace over land or water in which the ready identification, location, and control of civil aircraft over land or water is required in the interest of national security. China's Defence Ministry announced its ADIZ over a vast area in the East China Sea on November 23, 2013, which covers the area around the Diaoyu islands, controlled by Japan and known as the Senkaku Islands. The establishment of this zone drew strong opposition from Japan, the US and South Korea, becoming a flashpoint in East Asian politics and security.

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9 September, 2024

The Philippines said the Chinese ship involved was part of a maritime militia but Beijing said it was a fishing boat. Photo: AFP

South China Sea

China accuses Philippine ships of violating sovereignty after latest collision

Both sides have accused the other of being to blame for the incident which took place near the Philippine-held Tithu island.

16 Oct 2024 - 8:54AMvideocam

Air Defence Identification Zone

China accuses Philippine ships of violating sovereignty after latest collision

Both sides have accused the other of being to blame for the incident which took place near the Philippine-held Tithu island.

PLA wraps up day of joint force blockade drills around Taiwan

PLA sends planes, ships near Taiwan as Lai’s speech continues to cause ripples

Taiwan probes fighter jet crash after latest incident involving Mirage planes

Island’s air force launches task force to investigate why warplane lost power while returning to base after routine training mission.

PLA drones circled Taiwan for hours, island’s defence ministry says

Rare report from island on PLA drone activity comes day after first Japan-Philippines drills in contested South China Sea.

China, Russia bombers enter Alaska air defence zone in military first: Norad

The two countries’ warplanes entered the area at the same time and were intercepted in international airspace, the joint US and Canadian military command said.

Rare sighting of mainland Chinese helicopter points to test of Taiwan defences

Helicopter drill may be part of anti-sub exercise as 23 PLA aircraft and seven vessels detected near strait in 24 hours from Sunday morning.

Harder to respond: why Beijing may prefer a blockade to armed conflict on Taiwan

PLA exercise was planned before William Lai’s inauguration and calibrated to ‘signal displeasure, but hopefully not escalate’, says analyst.

Tokyo ‘extremely concerned’ over rising tensions with Beijing in East China Sea

Japan deployed airborne early warning aircraft and at least one marine destroyer in response to Chinese vessels sailing near disputed islands in the East China Sea.

Taiwan elections: Beijing accuses DPP of ‘hyping’ PLA threat to win votes

The island will elect its next president in January, with William Lai, the independence-leaning party’s candidate, currently ahead in the polls.

PLA sends dozens of warplanes towards Taiwan

The PLA sent 37 aircraft and 7 navy vessels around Taiwan between 6am on Friday and 6am on Saturday, Taiwan’s defence ministry said.

Record 16 PLA ships sent near Taiwan in one day, island’s defence ministry says

Number tops the previous high of 14 warships sent towards Taiwan as Beijing reacted to Nancy Pelosi’s visit in August.

Beijing should avoid ‘acting blindly’ on Taiwan: former mainland official

The remarks by Sun Yafu, an influential figure for cross-strait policy, offer a rare glimpse into mainland China’s strategy regarding strained ties with Taipei.

‘We thank US’: Washington-Taipei arms deal goes ahead despite China’s warnings

Taiwan’s defence ministry says the missiles are needed to help deal with threats and provocation from the PLA.

Taiwan says crashed balloon was used for weather monitoring

A balloon that came down on remote Taiwanese-held Dongyin island, close to mainland China’s coast, had no audiovisual recording equipment on board and was carrying only meteorological recording instruments, Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said.

China outlines J-20 stealth fighter’s role in intercepting foreign jets

State broadcaster interviews J-20 stealth fighter pilots about encounters with rival forces and their readiness to risk their own lives.

Mainland China sends 4-6 warships off Taiwan every day, island says

Beijing responds to Tsai Ing-wen’s Double Tenth Day speech, accusing her of distorting cross-strait relations, exaggerating threats and sabotaging ties.

Taiwan’s air force seeks record US$1 billion for equipment maintenance

The figure is nearly double the amount allocated in 2016, when Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen took office, and observers say the sharp increase is a response to the PLA’s attempts to intimidate the island.

Has China’s PLA expanded air control to ‘previously unreachable’ areas?

An article in the Chinese military’s official newspaper says the air force has been operating in ‘previously unreachable areas’.

Taiwanese President Tsai observes live-fire drill from warship

Island’s leader watched on from a destroyer off the northeast coast and said the armed forces had shown their determination to defend Taiwan.

Taiwan to hold island-wide air raid drills simulating PLA attacks

Annual event will run from July 25 to 28 and will test sirens and include emergency rescue and evacuation exercises.

Patrols near Taiwan ‘necessary action against US collusion’, PLA says

Eastern Theatre Command statement accuses US of hypocrisy and betrayal of its alignment with the one-China policy.

PLA aircraft put on show of force as US delegation lands in Taiwan

Nine types of planes, including two Su-35s, enter the island’s air defence zone as part of the biggest mainland patrol in four months.

Taiwan’s radio enthusiasts tune in as PLA, US warplanes crowd the skies

A band of Taiwanese civilians has been keeping an ear on Beijing’s air force missions and publishing the recordings online.

Another Taiwanese air force jet crashes during training run

Second aircraft in three months lost in waters off the island’s east coast.

How mainland Chinese plane highlighted ‘serious weakness’ in Taiwan’s air defences

A transport plane approached the small island of Dongyin earlier this month, but the Taiwanese initially failed to detect it.

Taiwan reveals plans for live-fire drills at islets near Chinese mainland

Some observers believe the mainland is more likely to try to seize one of the islets, to force talks, than launch an all-out war.

PLA anti-sub helicopter spotted entering Taiwan air zone for first time

Soviet-designed Ka-28 was likely to have taken off from a nearby warship that was not spotted by the island, says military researcher.