Illegal entries, PLA action coincided, report saysBy Fang Wei-li / Staff reporterSome illegal entries by Chinese citizens into Taiwan coincided with Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) combat readiness drills and targeted military exercises, raising the possibility that they were part of Beijing’s maritime “gray zone” activities in the Taiwan Strait aimed at testing Taiwan’s coastal defense response capabilities, the National Security Bureau said in a report. The report was sent to the legislature ahead of a meeting of the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee tomorrow. Seasonal and environmental factors play a key role in incursion attempts, the report said. After September, the arrival of the northeast monsoon leads to a noticeable decline in incidents, it added. It also plans to deepen cooperation with international partners, sharing experience on maritime security responses, while exploring the use of advanced technologies to close surveillance gaps, the report said.

Source: Taipei Times April 11, 2026 17:13 UTC