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The Air Defense Identification Zone is airspace over land or water in which the ready identification, location, and control of civil aircraft over land or water is required in the interest of national security. China's Defence Ministry announced its ADIZ over a vast area in the East China Sea on November 23, 2013, which covers the area around the Diaoyu islands, controlled by Japan and known as the Senkaku Islands. The establishment of this zone drew strong opposition from Japan, the US and South Korea, becoming a flashpoint in East Asian politics and security.
- A band of Taiwanese civilians has been keeping an ear on Beijing’s air force missions and publishing the recordings online
- Former navy radio operator says making information public could boost support for Taiwan’s armed forces, which are dwarfed by Beijing’s
Second aircraft in three months lost in waters off the island’s east coast.
Second aircraft in three months lost in waters off the island’s east coast.
A transport plane approached the small island of Dongyin earlier this month, but the Taiwanese initially failed to detect it.
A transport plane approached the small island of Dongyin earlier this month, but the Taiwanese initially failed to detect it.
Some observers believe the mainland is more likely to try to seize one of the islets, to force talks, than launch an all-out war.
Some observers believe the mainland is more likely to try to seize one of the islets, to force talks, than launch an all-out war.
Soviet-designed Ka-28 was likely to have taken off from a nearby warship that was not spotted by the island, says military researcher.
Soviet-designed Ka-28 was likely to have taken off from a nearby warship that was not spotted by the island, says military researcher.
Military units told to pay close attention to the situation in Ukraine and the waters separating island from mainland China.
Military units told to pay close attention to the situation in Ukraine and the waters separating island from mainland China.
Sorties came after the US and Japan wrapped up a six-day joint maritime drill south of Okinawa.
Sorties came after the US and Japan wrapped up a six-day joint maritime drill south of Okinawa.
Three-day battle readiness exercise comes as Taipei complains of repeated missions by Beijing’s air force near the island.
Three-day battle readiness exercise comes as Taipei complains of repeated missions by Beijing’s air force near the island.
The history behind Taiwan’s air defence identification zone and the lack of formality around the median line help explain China’s recent actions. Even so, the biggest driver of flights towards the island is the tension between Beijing and Taipei.
The history behind Taiwan’s air defence identification zone and the lack of formality around the median line help explain China’s recent actions. Even so, the biggest driver of flights towards the island is the tension between Beijing and Taipei.
American aircraft carried out 94 reconnaissance flights over the South China Sea near the Chinese coast in November, according to the SCSPI.
American aircraft carried out 94 reconnaissance flights over the South China Sea near the Chinese coast in November, according to the SCSPI.
The debut outing for the refuel aircraft comes after US lawmakers vowed ‘rock-solid’ support for Taipei in a surprise one-day visit to the island.
The debut outing for the refuel aircraft comes after US lawmakers vowed ‘rock-solid’ support for Taipei in a surprise one-day visit to the island.
People’s Liberation Army has more plans afoot for the island, military insider says after announcement of first joint combat-readiness patrol aimed at Taiwan.
People’s Liberation Army has more plans afoot for the island, military insider says after announcement of first joint combat-readiness patrol aimed at Taiwan.
European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager expressed ‘solidarity’ and ‘support’ for Vilnius.
European Commission Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager expressed ‘solidarity’ and ‘support’ for Vilnius.
Taiwanese Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng acknowledges recent PLA sorties into island’s air defence zone constrained by limited mid-air refuelling capacity.
Taiwanese Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng acknowledges recent PLA sorties into island’s air defence zone constrained by limited mid-air refuelling capacity.
Speech comes after PLA sent more than 150 planes to test the island’s air defences.
Speech comes after PLA sent more than 150 planes to test the island’s air defences.
Warning of conflict comes after PLA ramps up pressure on island with warplane sorties.
Warning of conflict comes after PLA ramps up pressure on island with warplane sorties.
Island will do whatever it takes to defend itself, with the consequences of failure reaching beyond its shores, Tsai writes in Foreign Affairs magazine.
Island will do whatever it takes to defend itself, with the consequences of failure reaching beyond its shores, Tsai writes in Foreign Affairs magazine.
Beijing has sent 145 warplanes to the island’s ADIZ since Friday as part of its strategy to ramp up pressure on Taiwan and test its air defences.
Beijing has sent 145 warplanes to the island’s ADIZ since Friday as part of its strategy to ramp up pressure on Taiwan and test its air defences.
PLA deploy fighters, bombers and anti-submarine plane on latest in series of such missions.
PLA deploy fighters, bombers and anti-submarine plane on latest in series of such missions.
A new requirement for foreign vessels entering Chinese waters to report ship and cargo information may be difficult to enforce, observers say.
A new requirement for foreign vessels entering Chinese waters to report ship and cargo information may be difficult to enforce, observers say.
Jets were scrambled, radio warnings issued and air defence missile systems deployed on the island in response.
Jets were scrambled, radio warnings issued and air defence missile systems deployed on the island in response.
Fighter jets and early warning and anti-submarine aircraft flew to the south of island, including one through the Bashi Channel.
Fighter jets and early warning and anti-submarine aircraft flew to the south of island, including one through the Bashi Channel.
Direct lines will link South Korean navy and air force with counterparts in PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command.
Direct lines will link South Korean navy and air force with counterparts in PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command.
Chinese navy conducts simultaneous drills in various theatre commands.
Chinese navy conducts simultaneous drills in various theatre commands.
Russian Tu-142’s came within 65 nautical miles of Alaska.
Russian Tu-142’s came within 65 nautical miles of Alaska.
Chinese destroyer joins annual naval display held near St Petersburg amid a series of operations between the two countries.
Chinese destroyer joins annual naval display held near St Petersburg amid a series of operations between the two countries.
The three Russian planes earlier entered the South Korean air defence identification zone with two Chinese military planes. Moscow denied it had violated South Korean airspace, and China’s foreign ministry said all countries have freedom of movement in Seoul’s air space identification zone.
The three Russian planes earlier entered the South Korean air defence identification zone with two Chinese military planes. Moscow denied it had violated South Korean airspace, and China’s foreign ministry said all countries have freedom of movement in Seoul’s air space identification zone.
The hard-won crisis management agreement signed between China and Japan is an indication of the vulnerability of relations between the two countries.
The hard-won crisis management agreement signed between China and Japan is an indication of the vulnerability of relations between the two countries.