Taiwan detects six aircraft, seven vessels near its territory
Sunday, 20 October 2024 Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected six Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels near its territory, with two aircraft crossing the median line into Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ. Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te reassured the public of the government's dedication to defending the island's democracy in light of China's large-scale military exercises, which aim to intimidate and disrupt regional peace.
Beijing says it is "perfectly normal" for its aircraft carriers to sail near Taiwan, after the self-ruled island said a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait.
"It is perfectly normal for Chinese aircraft carriers to sail in its own territory and territorial waters,"...
Taiwan detected 37 Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, near its airspace, with 35 crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. In response, Taiwan deployed aircraft, naval..
Sunday, 20 October 2024
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