Taiwan’s defence ministry said it detected 19 Chinese aircraft on Oct 27.
TAIPEI – China deployed fighter jets and drones as part of a “joint combat-readiness patrol” around Taiwan on Oct 27, Taipei said, hours after Beijing slammed the latest round of US arms sales to the island.for Taiwan, including advanced surface-to-air missile systems and radar. The deal awaits approval by Congress.
and security interests, seriously damages China-US relations, and endangers peace and stability” in the strait. It added that Beijing would “take all necessary measures to firmly defend national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity”. China claims Taiwan as part of its own territory and has refused to rule out using force to bring the island under its control.
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