Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said it detected 24 People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and seven naval vessels from the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) around its territory on Friday.

The Ministry said 18 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

Sharing details about the development, the Ministry said: " 24 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 18 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ."

"We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly." the Ministry said.

China views democratically government Taiwan as part of its own territory.

What is the basis of China’s claim over Taiwan?

The basis of China’s claim over Taiwan dates back to 1945 when Japan lost its control over the island in 1945,post-World War Two.

The 1949 Chinese civil war led to communists taking control and Chiang Kai-shek the one who lost fled to Taiwan.

He ruled it for many decades.

This is where China’s claim to Taiwan emanates. The very fact that Chiang Kai-shek came to Taiwan and was not indigenous to the place is Taiwan’s argument against the claim.