TAIPEI [Taiwan], Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected six Chinese military aircraft, six naval ships and four coast guard ships over the country between 6 a.m. on Thursday (June 6) and 6 a.m. on Friday (June 7) Is. Taiwan News.

According to the MND, a Chinese drone was spotted in the southwest corner of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), while a PLA helicopter was tracked in the southeast ADIZ.

According to Taiwan News, Taiwan responded by sending aircraft, navy ships and coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity.

China has increased its use of gray zone tactics by increasing the number of military aircraft and naval ships operating around Taiwan since September 2020.

Gray zone strategy is specifically defined as "a series of efforts or efforts beyond steady-state deterrence and reassurance that attempt to achieve one's security objectives without resorting to the direct and large use of force." Is."

Additionally, tensions between China and Taiwan have remained constant since Lai Ching Teh was sworn in as the new president of the self-ruled island.

Taiwan has tracked Chinese military aircraft 54 ​​times and naval/coast guard ships 62 times so far this month.