PLA Intensifies Taiwan Strait Activity: Five Air Sorties, Naval Deployments Spark Concerns

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported increased activity by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) around the island on Monday, August 4, 2025. Five PLA aircraft sorties were detected, along with the presence of six PLAN (People’s Liberation Army Navy) vessels and one official ship.

The MND closely monitored these movements, which are seen as a further escalation of military activity near Taiwan. The exact nature and purpose of the deployments remain unclear.

This incident follows a pattern of increased PLA incursions into Taiwan’s territorial waters and airspace in recent months. Experts are analysing the implications of this latest show of force.

The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait have significant implications for regional stability and global trade. India, as a major player in the Indo-Pacific, needs to carefully watch these developments and assess their potential impact on its strategic interests.

Karanveer Sharma

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