TAIPEI: Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday (Apr 27) with 12 aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, a day after US Secretary State Antony
Ships move through the Taiwan Strait as seen from the 68-nautical-mile scenic spot, the closest point in mainland China to the island of Taiwan , in Pingtan in Fujian Province, on Aug 5, 2022. TAIPEI: Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday with 12 aircraft crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, a day after
Democratically governed Taiwan has faced increased military pressure from China, which views the island as its own territory. Taiwan's government rejects those claims. The line once served as an unofficial border between the two sides over which neither sides' military crossed, but China's air force now regularly sends aircraft over it. China says it does not recognise the line's existence.Taiwan's defence ministry said the aircraft were involved in"joint combat readiness patrols" with Chinese warships, adding that Taiwanese aircraft and ships responded"appropriately". It did not give details.
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te takes office on May 20 after winning January's election. Beijing considers him a dangerous separatist and has rebuffed his repeated calls for talks.
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