Dozens more Chinese jets spotted around Taiwan

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 27, 2024 12:08 am

TAIPEI — Taiwan's Defense Ministry said on Thursday that 29 more Chinese fighter jets and drones were detected around the self-ruling island, following a 24-hour period that saw a surge in military movement by Beijing's forces.

China, which claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory, sends warplanes, drones and naval vessels around the island nearly every day.

This chart shows incursions of Chinese military aircraft that have crossed the median line or entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern air defense identification zone in 2024. AFP GRAPHIC

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