FILE PHOTO: A F-16 fighter jet takes off during a military drill at Zhi-Hang Air Base in Taitung, Taiwan January 30, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Reuters: 'Provocative' China pressures Taiwan with fighters, fake news amid virus outbreak
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China is pressuring Taiwan with “provocative” air force maneuvers near the island and spreading fake news to sow discord during the coronavirus outbreak, security sources and government officials in Taiwan say.
The epidemic has strained already poor ties between Taipei and Beijing, with Taiwan especially angry at China’s efforts to block its participation at the World Health Organization (WHO).
The two governments have also argued about the fate of about 1,000 Taiwanese stranded in Wuhan, the outbreak’s center, and China has made no obvious moves to respond to offers of help to fight the virus from Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.
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1 comment:
Syrian Air Force has about 220 fixed wing fights and bombers.
Each shot down takes the strength of the SAAF about 0.5%.
Maintenance readiness?
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