The ministry said three of the five sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). '5 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. We have monitored the situation and responded,' the MND stated in a post on X.https://x.com/MoNDefense/status/1969204869715103831On Friday, 13 sorties by PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels were detected. The island's defence ministry maintains that its forces closely monitor the movements and respond appropriately. The frequent incursions and maritime operations reflect rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long fraught with geopolitical strain.