US EditionTaiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence
Taiwan's defense ministry detected 26 Chinese military aircraft, many entering its central and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone after a two-week hiatus.
- Taiwan's defence ministry reported 26 Chinese military aircraft around the island on Sunday, ending an unexplained two-week absence of large-scale activity in the Taiwan Strait.
- China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Taiwan President Lai Ching-te late Saturday for a speech on defence spending and democracy, warning that 'People like Lai Ching-te should not miscalculate; if they dare to take reckless risks, they will dig their own grave.'
- Of the 26 aircraft, 16 entered the central and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone, while Seven naval ships were simultaneously spotted around the island.
- Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo noted that Chinese warships remained active during the flight pause, stating the threat to the island had not gone away.
- Observers speculate the pause stemmed from Beijing recalibrating pressure ahead of President Donald Trump's planned visit to China from March 31, or from internal purges of senior Chinese generals.
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AlKhaleej TodayTaiwan reports return of large‑scale Chinese military flights after two‑week lull
TAIPEI, March 15 — Taiwan today reported the return of large-scale Chinese air force activities around the island after an unexplained absence of more than two weeks that prompted speculation in Taipei as to Beijing’s motives.China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, normally sends fighter jets, drones and other military aircraft around the island on a daily basis, with interruptions generally caused by bad weather.…
Taiwan's Tensions: Return of Chinese Air Force Activities
Taiwan's Tensions: Return of Chinese Air Force Activities Large-scale Chinese air force activities around Taiwan have resumed after a surprising lull, sparking speculation. Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported detecting 26 Chinese military aircraft in the Taiwan Strait in the past 24 hours.The hiatus, which lasted from February 27 to March 7 saw significantly reduced activity, raising questions about China's motivations. Meanwhile, tensions persis…
Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence
Taiwan on Sunday reported the return of large-scale Chinese air force activities around the island after an unexplained absence of more than two weeks that prompted speculation in Taipei as to Beijing's motives.
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