MND report states that 3x PLA aircraft and 6x PLAN vessels were tracked around Taiwan today. 2 of the aircraft entered the de facto ADIZ.

MND report states that 7x PLA aircraft and 5x PLAN vessels were tracked around Taiwan today. 1 of the aircraft entered the de facto ADIZ.

Cannot recommend this article by Kathrin Hille enough: ft.com/content/5226d9…

Compare China’s aircraft carriers, the Liaoning, the Shandong, and the Fujian, with our analysis unpacking their key differences: bit.ly/third-carrier

#ShipSpotting in the Sibutu Passage

🇨🇳PLAN flotilla spotted on 2 MAY.

Great 📷 by Nakim on FB

Andrew Erickson 艾立信 Jeffrey Ordaniel Ian Chong 莊嘉穎 Collin Koh 🇸🇬🇺🇦 Euan Graham Brent D. Sadler PLATracker Damien Symon Ben Lewis 🇺🇦 WarshipCam Zach Ota

MND report states that 9x PLA aircraft and 5x PLAN vessels were tracked around Taiwan today. None of the aircraft entered the de facto ADIZ.

1/Odd developments. 🇨🇳 #China Coast Guard & militia ships have deployed from Mischief Reef into blockade position east of 2nd Thomas Shoal. 1 CCG ship has moved into Sabina Shoal near 🇵🇭 #Philippines Coast Guard's BRP Teresa Magbanua, which has been there since 27 April... [🧵1/x]

More reason for 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. 🇹🇼 to revert back to including flight paths and aircraft type in the incursion reports, to give actual context and level of significance.

Large ADIZ Violation

MND report states that 26x PLA aircraft and 5x PLAN vessels were tracked around Taiwan today. 17 of the aircraft entered the de facto ADIZ.

2016 Consensus just dropped.

Just like the 1992 Consensus, no one was aware of its existence for eight years.

Also like the 92C, it was invented to undermine the non-Chinese side's sovereignty.

The U.S. strongly encourages the World Health Organization (WHO) to reinstate an invitation to Taiwan to join this year’s World Health Assembly as an observer. Addressing threats to global health demands broad international cooperation, and the world can benefit from Taiwan’s expertise and experience.

MND early release states that 15x PLA aircraft have been tracked around Taiwan since 1600 Taipei time today. 10 of the aircraft entered the de facto ADIZ.

Specific aircraft mentioned:

Su-30
KJ-500 AEW&C
Unnamed UAVs

MND report states that 4x PLA aircraft and 4x PLAN vessels were tracked around Taiwan today. All of the aircraft entered the de facto ADIZ.

Here is a comprehensive visual detailing China's PLA activity around Taiwan through April 2024

MND report states that 7x PLAN vessels were tracked around Taiwan today. No aircraft were tracked.

PLATracker DISPATCH 22 - 28 April 2024

Partnering with Damien Symon we track heightened PLA activity around Taiwan, key developments in the South China Sea, and more:

The third Chinese aircraft carrier, and first supercarrier equipped with catapults, Fujian, is leaving Shanghai for her first sea trial. Read about the event and the story for the carrier so far, via Naval News.

navalnews.com/naval-news/202…

The United States and Taiwan to hold negotiating round for the U.S-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade in Taipei beginning today, April 29. ustr.gov/about-us/polic…

MND report states that 4x PLAN vessels were tracked around Taiwan today. No aircraft were tracked.

Large ADIZ Violation

MND report states that 22x PLA aircraft and 4x PLAN vessels were tracked around Taiwan today. 12 of the aircraft entered the de facto ADIZ.