Taiwan detects 84 Chinese warplanes and 33 warships near island in three days

Taiwan says 68 Chinese warplanes, 10 vessels detected near island

TAIPEI, Sept 14 — Dozens of Chinese warplanes and 10 navy ships were detected around Taiwan, authorities in Taipei said today after warning that Beijing was conducting air and sea drills in the Western Pacific. China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and relations have soured since the island's independence-leaning President Tsai Ing-wen came to power in 2016. Beijing has in recent years ratcheted up diplomatic and military pressure on T…

Taiwan says it detected 68 Chinese aircraft, 10 warships near island

40 aircraft crossed median line of Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan’s southwest Air Defense Information Zone during past 24 hours, says Defense Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı

China sends 68 warplanes and 10 warships to surround Taiwan in major threat

China increased its military presence around the area within hours of unveiling a blueprint for the integration of Taiwan.

Taiwan records Chinese warplanes, ships near island

The defense ministry in Taipei reported dozens of Chinese jets and 10 naval ships near Taiwan.

Taiwan's Defense Ministry said it had detected a total of 68 aircraft and 10 Chinese military ships around its territory in the past 24.

Taiwan said on Thursday that China had sent 68 warplanes and deployed 10 warships near its shores within hours.