Thursday, November 2, 2023

China Sends Dozens Of Warplanes And Ships Near Taiwan

Taiwan says China has increased its military posturing.(AP: Chiang Ying-ying)  

ABC News Australia: Taiwan accuses Chinese military of sending 43 planes, seven ships near self-governing island 

Taiwan says China has sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest round in Beijing's campaign of threats and intimidation. 

Taiwan's defence ministry said the figure was current for the 24 hours to 6am (9am AEDT) on Wednesday and that 37 of the aircraft had crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait, which China no longer recognises as an informal divider between the sides. 

It said Taiwan had monitored the situation, scrambled jet fighters, dispatched ships and activated land-based missile systems, all standard responses to Chinese military activities, which include crossing into Taiwan's air-defence identification zone but not into its actual airspace.  

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China Sends Dozens Of Warplanes And Ships Near Taiwan  

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island -- AP  

Taiwan detects 43 Chinese warplanes around island -- DW  

43 Chinese Warplanes Detected In Taiwan Within 24 Hours -- NDTV/AFP 

China sends dozens of military aircraft, ships near Taiwan -- The Hill

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

You'd think if China was ever going to invade their will never be a time when the U.S is more stretched if the middle east kicks off .