MND said (4th) that the destroyers and supply vessel, totally in 3, were participating air-naval drill on 2nd at south-eastern naval area of Japanese Miyakojima and ended yearly long-ranged drill. They passed the middle of Taiwan Strait to west this morning and went south-west along China’s coast. It was predicted to leave from Taiwan’s ADIZ tonight and return to its base.

MND emphasized that currently there is no hostile situation but the Force carried out the surveillance by “SOP to Emergent Incidents in Normal Period” to maintain the stability of Taiwan Strait and assure people of national security.