Chinese Military Aircraft & PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan August 4th, 2023

Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems in order to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.

According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense, 14 Chinese military aircraft and 11 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on August 4th, 2023. 

Of the military aircraft spotted, there were two J-16 fighter jets, one Y-8 antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, and one BZK-005 reconnaissance (RECCE) UAV drone, all of which crossed over …