2024/01/11
The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining reports that the "CCP is planning the launch of two satellites today” (January 11, 2024)
Press release of the Ministry of National Defense
Time: January 11, 2024 at 11:00
The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated that based on early warnings, the CCP is planning the launch of two satellites today (11th). Details are as follows:
1. At 11:50, a launch mission of a carrier rocket on a satellite was implemented from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu Province on a flight path gearing towards the Indian Ocean at an altitude outside the atmosphere. It was not believed to pose any harm to Taiwan.
2. At 13:30, a launch mission of a carrier rocket on a satellite was implemented in the sea waters of Shandong on a flight path gearing towards the East China Sea and Western Pacific at a height outside the atmosphere. It was not believed to pose any harm to Taiwan.
The MND further explained that the Armed Forces adopted a joint Chinese intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance system to closely monitor ballistic trends and developments, trajectories, and other information to provide appropriate warnings, responses, and announcements.