2023/04/09
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release to explain the "continuous military exercises by the CCP around the Taiwan Strait" (April 9, 2023)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: April 9, 2023 at 10:15
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated today (9th) that the CCP continued to carry out military exercises around the Taiwan Strait. Since early morning, the CCP has successively dispatched various aircraft, including the Su-30 MKI, Shenyang J-11, Shenyang J-16, and Air Warning KJ-0500, and others, in various batches and sorties so a number of warships and vessels were patrolling activity around the area. The Armed Forces closely monitored relevant trends and developments, and adopted mission aircraft, vessels, and ground missile systems to respond accordingly.
The MND stated that the Armed Forces shall closely monitor the movements of the PLA Rocket Force through joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, while the air force will also maintain a high degree of vigilance to stay abreast of relevant developments, and will release information in a timely manner. The MND also appeals to our nationals not to be influenced by cognitive warfare tactics that have adopted both fictitious and realistic measures to affect the mindset of the general public. Most of all, all of our nationals should work together to ensure our national security.