Taiwan detects 43 Chinese warplanes around island
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(Worthy News) – China sent 43 warplanes and seven naval vessels near the island of Taiwan in a 24-hour period, the Tawainese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
The Taiwanese military said 37 of the Chinese aircraft were reported to have crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait between mainland China and the island.
China considers Taiwan part of its own territory and regularly carries out military drills around the self-ruled island. It has not discounted using force to take control of the territory. [ Source: Deutche Welle (Read More…) ]
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