US EditionChina buzzes Taiwan Strait again, minister decries 'disinformation' about safety
- Chinese fighter jets crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, escalating tensions between China and Taiwan. This comes as part of China's ongoing military activities near the island.
- Taiwan's defense ministry reported that eight Chinese fighters and four warships crossed the median line. The ministry emphasized the importance of maintaining security and stability in the region, and condemned any provocative behavior.
- Despite the heightened military activities, Taiwan remains calm, and there is no sign of public alarm. The Taiwanese government aims to counter disinformation by inviting foreign lawmakers, officials, and academics to witness the situation on the ground.
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China buzzes Taiwan Strait again, minister decries 'disinformation' about safety
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Chinese fighter jets again crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, July 4, as a senior Taiwanese official decried “annoying disinformation” about how safe the island is given the mounting tensions with Beijing. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory despite the island’s strong objections, has over the past three years reported almost daily missions by Chinese military aircraft nearby, and since last Aug…
Eight Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan's Strait's median line: Taipei
The Taiwanese defence ministry said on Tuesday (July 4) that eight Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the defence ministry said that a total of 24 Chinese warplanes- including fighter jets and bombers, were spotted near Taiwan on Tuesday at around 8 am (00.00 GMT). The ministry added that four Chinese warships also joined a joining combat readiness patrol.
China buzzes Taiwan Strait again, minister decries 'disinformation' about safety
Chinese fighter jets again crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, as a senior Taiwanese official decried "annoying disinformation" about how safe the island is given the mounting tensions with Beijing.
Taiwan says 8 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line
A total of 24 Chinese warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, were spotted near Taiwan on Tuesday morning starting at about 8 a.m. (0000 GMT), the defence ministry said, adding four Chinese warships also joined a "joint combat readiness patrol". Taiwan sent aircraft and ships to warn away the Chinese, while missile systems monitored them, the ministry said, using standard wording for its response.
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