Monday, April 15, 2019

Chinese Bombers And Warships Conduct Drills Around Taiwan

Chinese People's Liberation Army H-6 bombers fly around Taiwan in May 2018. (Military News Agency photo)

Taiwan News: 'Numerous' Chinese warplanes transit Bashi Channel south of Taiwan

President Tsai Ing-wen condemns China's reckless behavior for undermining regional peace and stability.

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Shortly after noon on Monday, April 15, a squadron of numerous Chinese warplanes transited the Bashi Channel south of Taiwan, as confirmed by the Ministry of Defense (MND).

President Tsai Ing-wen, speaking at an event hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) celebrating 40 year of the Taiwan Relations Act, condemned the actions of China as undermining peace and stability across the strait.

The group of warplanes reportedly consisted of range of aircraft, including H-6K bombers, Shenyang J-11 fighters, Sukhoi Su-30 fighters, Shaanxi Y-8 transport aircraft, and a KJ-500 spy plane, reports ET Today.

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