For the first time in months, no Chinese military planes were detected in the areas around Taiwan on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Defense. This is the first day in which no planes have been detected since October 31, 2022. Four PLA Navy ships were still detected, but they did not cross the median line between Taiwan and China.
Since former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan last August, Chinese military patrols in the areas around Taiwan have increased significantly. The Lunar New Year period has been no exception. Many believe that the increased patrols are an attempt to establish a new normal in the areas around Taiwan and to intimidate the Taiwanese military and people.