(UPDATE) TAIPEI: Taiwan's defense ministry reported Friday that it had identified 26 Chinese aircraft and five naval vessels around the self-ruled island in the last 24 hours.

The sorties come weeks before the May 20 inauguration of new Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te, whom China considers a dangerous separatist.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details