U.S.-China military talks on air and maritime safety resume after a nearly 2-year break
8 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S.-China military talks on air and maritime safety resume after a nearly 2-year break

LA Times  

This image from video provided by the Department of Defense shows an intercept of a U.S. warplane by Chinese aircraft in the Pacific Ocean on June 8, 2022. For the first time in nearly two years, U.S. and Chinese defense officials met this week to discuss unsafe and aggressive ship and aircraft incidents between their militaries in the Pacific region, restarting a dialogue that Beijing abruptly ended in a dispute involving Taiwan. This week’s meeting included representatives from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, the U.S. Pacific Fleet, the U.S. Pacific Air Forces and the People’s Liberation Army. Two U.S. officials said that they’ve seen fewer unsafe incidents involving Chinese military aircraft and ships in recent months. During the following two years, U.S. military officials repeatedly objected to a range of unsafe intercepts by Chinese aircraft in the Pacific and other dangerous incidents.

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Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-U.S. House speaker Pelosi
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-U.S. House speaker Pelosi

Raw Story  

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te discussed "China's military threats" toward the island in a call with former U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday, drawing a fresh barrage of criticism from Beijing. Lai and Pelosi discussed "China's military threats toward Taiwan", presidential spokeswoman Karen Kuo told reporters, describing the 20-minute call between the "long-time friends" as "warm and amicable". In response …

Chinese warplanes track US Navy aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
4 weeks ago

Chinese warplanes track US Navy aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China deployed military aircraft and ships to track and monitor a U.S. Navy plane transiting the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, Beijing said, as the two nations continue to spar over self-ruled Taiwan. The U.S. Navy’s 7th fleet said in a statement a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft flew through the strait’s international space “in accordance with …

Record number of Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan amid NATO threats
5 months, 1 week ago

Record number of Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan amid NATO threats

Daily Mail  

A record number of Chinese military aircrafts have surrounded Taiwan as Beijing begins conducting a series of war games in the Pacific today. In a update this morning, the defence ministry said: '66 PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6am today,' adding it had 'responded accordingly'. Military expert Su Tzu-yun said China's latest …

Record number of Chinese military aircraft surround Taiwan as Beijing conducts war games in the Pacific and issues threats to NATO
5 months, 1 week ago

Record number of Chinese military aircraft surround Taiwan as Beijing conducts war games in the Pacific and issues threats to NATO

Daily Mail  

A record number of Chinese military aircrafts have surrounded Taiwan as Beijing begins conducting a series of war games in the Pacific today. One of the four Coast Guard Vessels, which Taiwan says belongs to China and entered waters near frontline islands today Taiwan's defence ministry said today it had detected 66 Chinese aircrafts within a 24-hour window It comes …

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit
5 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan has said it is watching China’s military movements after detecting the most Chinese warplanes near the island in a 24-hour window so far this year, as Beijing conducts drills that are coinciding with the NATO summit in Washington, DC. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Thursday that “66 PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around …

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft around island
6 months ago

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft around island

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan's defence ministry said Saturday it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a day after Beijing said "diehard" advocates of Taiwan's independence could face the death penalty. On Saturday, Taipei's defence ministry said it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around Taiwan during the 24-hour period leading up …

US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022
8 months, 1 week ago

US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China's national defense minister Tuesday morning, in the latest in a series of U.S. steps to improve communications with the Chinese military and reduce unsafe and aggressive incidents in the Indo-Pacific. HT Image It was the first time Austin has talked to Adm. Dong Jun and the first time he has spoken …

US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022
8 months, 1 week ago

US Pentagon chief speaks with Chinese counterpart for first time since November 2022

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with China’s national defense minister Tuesday morning, in the latest in a series of U.S. steps to improve communications with the Chinese military and reduce unsafe and aggressive incidents in the Indo-Pacific. It was the first time Austin has talked to Adm. Dong Jun and the first time he has spoken at length …

China ramps up military threat with 32 aircraft, five naval ships near Taiwan as tensions rise
9 months ago

China ramps up military threat with 32 aircraft, five naval ships near Taiwan as tensions rise

India TV News  

Taipei: The Taiwan Ministry of National Defence monitored 32 Chinese military aircraft and five People's Liberation Army Navy vessels in the last 24 hours amid rising tensions between the two countries. On Wednesday, the Ministry of National Defense said it tracked 15 Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels across Taiwan since Tuesday, and six PLA entered Taiwan'a air defence …

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
10 months ago

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — China responded sternly Thursday to a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan, demanding the U.S. stop any official contact with the self-governing island. “China opposes any form of official interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan authorities and rejects U.S. interference in Taiwan affairs in whatever form or under whatever pretext,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. Mao spoke …

Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart as US aims to warm relations with Beijing
1 year ago

Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart as US aims to warm relations with Beijing

The Independent  

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China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island
1 year, 1 month ago

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

The Hindu  

November 02, 2023 05:45 am | Updated 05:45 am IST - TAIPEI Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. It said Taiwan had monitored the situation, scrambled jet fighters, dispatched ships and activated land-based missile …

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island
1 year, 1 month ago

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. It said Taiwan had monitored the situation, scrambled jet fighters, dispatched ships and activated land-based missile systems, all standard responses to Chinese military activities, which …

China's military taking dangerous actions to deter US forces in Asia-Pacific: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

China's military taking dangerous actions to deter US forces in Asia-Pacific: Report

Firstpost  

China is also continuing to build up its strategic nuclear arsenal and has most likely amassed 500 nuclear warheads as of May, the Pentagon said, an increase of about 100 over last year’s estimate. In the past two years, the US has recorded more “coercive and risky” air intercepts by the Chinese military than in the previous decade, the US …

US accuses China’s Air Force of ‘risky’ behaviour in skies above Pacific
1 year, 2 months ago

US accuses China’s Air Force of ‘risky’ behaviour in skies above Pacific

Al Jazeera  

Releasing photos and video of more than 180 Chinese intercepts in past two years, Pentagon warns of dangers of such incidents. Speaking at the Pentagon, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner described a “sharp increase in coercive and risky operational behaviour in the East and South China seas”, referring to airborne interactions between China’s People’s Liberation …

Pentagon releases footage of hundreds of ‘highly concerning’ aircraft intercepts by Chinese planes
1 year, 2 months ago

Pentagon releases footage of hundreds of ‘highly concerning’ aircraft intercepts by Chinese planes

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has released footage of some of the more than 180 intercepts of U.S. warplanes by Chinese aircraft that have occurred in the last two years — more than the total amount over the previous decade and part of a trend U.S. military officials called concerning. The photos and video were released in advance of a soon-to-be …

China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high in activity the island calls harassment
1 year, 3 months ago

China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high in activity the island calls harassment

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defense ministry called a recent new high. The Chinese government would prefer that Taiwan come under its control voluntarily and last week unveiled a plan for an integrated development demonstration zone in Fujian province, trying to entice Taiwanese even as it threatens …

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit
1 year, 4 months ago

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit

Al Jazeera  

Chinese People’s Liberation Army exercises were expected following Taiwan Vice President William Lai’s stopover in US. China has launched air and sea military exercises around Taiwan to send a “stern warning” to separatist forces on the island following a recent visit by Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai to the United States. Taiwan responded on Saturday saying the drills highlighted Beijing’s …

These charts show why there may be a spike in Chinese military planes flying over Taiwan's airspace this week
1 year, 4 months ago

These charts show why there may be a spike in Chinese military planes flying over Taiwan's airspace this week

ABC  

Over the next few days, as one of Taiwan's most senior politicians touches down in the United States, observers are anticipating that China could take another opportunity to flex its military muscles. China sends more military aircraft into Taiwan's ADIZ after diplomatic visits Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence publishes daily updates on PLA activity in the waters and airspace around …

China sends warplanes, Navy ships towards Taiwan in forceful display
1 year, 5 months ago

China sends warplanes, Navy ships towards Taiwan in forceful display

The Hindu  

China sent Navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan over two days, the island's defence ministry said on July 12, before its annual military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion. In Tuesday and Wednesday's manoeuvres, the PLA flew H-6 bombers in a large loop to the south of Taiwan, …

China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships towards Taiwan in forceful display
1 year, 5 months ago

China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships towards Taiwan in forceful display

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan over two days, the island’s defense ministry said on Wednesday, before its annual military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion. In Tuesday and Wednesday’s maneuvers, the PLA flew H-6 bombers in a large loop to the south …

China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships to Taiwan in forceful display
1 year, 5 months ago

China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships to Taiwan in forceful display

India Today  

China sent navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan over two days, the island’s defence ministry said on Wednesday, before its annual military exercises aimed at defending itself against a possible invasion. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army sent 38 warplanes and 9 navy vessels around Taiwan, between 6 am Tuesday to 6 …

Taiwan sends up fighters as Chinese warplanes cross strait's median line
1 year, 6 months ago

Taiwan sends up fighters as Chinese warplanes cross strait's median line

The Hindu  

Taiwan's air force scrambled into action on June 11 after spotting 10 Chinese warplanes crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as the island's defence ministry said four Chinese warships also carried out combat patrols. This is the second time in less than a week that Taiwan has reported renewed Chinese military activity, after 37 Chinese military aircraft …

After dangerous encounters, US accuses China of military 'aggressiveness'
1 year, 6 months ago

After dangerous encounters, US accuses China of military 'aggressiveness'

India Today  

The White House said on Monday recent dangerous encounters between US and Chinese forces in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea reflect a growing aggressiveness by Beijing's military that raises the risk of an error in which "somebody gets hurt." It also follows a May 26 incident in which a Chinese fighter jet carried out what the United States …

Taiwan Strait: US claims Chinese warship came near American destroyer in 'unsafe manner'
1 year, 6 months ago

Taiwan Strait: US claims Chinese warship came near American destroyer in 'unsafe manner'

Firstpost  

US and Canadian navies on Saturday were conducting a joint exercise in the strait, which separates the island of Taiwan and China when the Chinese ship cut in front of the US guided-missile destroyer Chung-Hoon forcing it to slow down to avoid a collision The US Military has claimed that a Chinese warship came near to a US destroyer in …

China defends buzzing American warship in Taiwan Strait, accuses US of provoking Beijing
1 year, 6 months ago

China defends buzzing American warship in Taiwan Strait, accuses US of provoking Beijing

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — China’s defense minister defended sailing a warship across the path of an American destroyer and Canadian frigate transiting the Taiwan Strait, telling a gathering of some of the world’s top defense officials in Singapore on Sunday that such so-called “freedom of navigation” patrols are a provocation to China. In his first international public address since becoming defense minister …

China Defends Buzzing American Warship In Taiwan Strait, Accuses U.S. Of Provoking Beijing
1 year, 6 months ago

China Defends Buzzing American Warship In Taiwan Strait, Accuses U.S. Of Provoking Beijing

Huff Post  

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu salutes before delivering his speech on the last day of the 20th International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's annual defense and security forum, in Singapore, Sunday, June 4, 2023. AP Photo/Vincent Thian SINGAPORE — China’s defense minister defended sailing a warship across the path of an American destroyer and Canadian frigate transiting the …

WATCH: Chinese jet's 'aggressive maneuver' near US spy plane over South China Sea
1 year, 6 months ago

WATCH: Chinese jet's 'aggressive maneuver' near US spy plane over South China Sea

Firstpost  

The US military said on Tuesday that a Chinese fighter jet carried out an “unnecessarily aggressive” maneuver close to a US reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to fly through the turbulent wake. “The Chinese J-16 fighter pilot flew directly in front of the nose of the RC-135, which was conducting routine operations in international …

US military complains of unsafe, aggressive move by Chinese fighter jet
1 year, 6 months ago

US military complains of unsafe, aggressive move by Chinese fighter jet

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Tuesday that a Chinese fighter jet flew aggressively close to a U.S. reconnaissance aircraft over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to fly through the turbulent wake. The Chinese J-16 fighter pilot “flew directly in front of the nose of the RC-135,” which was conducting routine operations in international airspace last Friday, …

Taiwan's Tsai says China not being 'responsible' with drills
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan's Tsai says China not being 'responsible' with drills

The Independent  

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As Emmanuel Macron meets Xi Jinping to discuss Ukraine a miscalculation in Taiwan would risk a catastrophic conflict
1 year, 8 months ago

As Emmanuel Macron meets Xi Jinping to discuss Ukraine a miscalculation in Taiwan would risk a catastrophic conflict

ABC  

Much of the diplomatic world's attention has been focused over the past week on the visit to China by French President Emmanuel Macron and President of the European Commission, Ursula van der Leyen. During Macron's China visit, the Chinese People's Liberation Army was quietly assembling the various military and informational pieces of its response to the US visit of Taiwanese …

China dispatches scores of warplanes towards Taiwan in show of force after US meeting
1 year, 8 months ago

China dispatches scores of warplanes towards Taiwan in show of force after US meeting

The Independent  

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China flies fighter jets near Taiwan after leader’s US trip
1 year, 8 months ago

China flies fighter jets near Taiwan after leader’s US trip

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China sent warships and dozens of fighter jets toward Taiwan on Saturday, the Taiwanese government said, in retaliation for a meeting between the U.S. House of Representatives speaker and the president of the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory. The Chinese military announced the start of three-day “combat readiness patrols” as a warning …

China flies fighter jets near Taiwan after island leader’s trip to U.S.
1 year, 8 months ago

China flies fighter jets near Taiwan after island leader’s trip to U.S.

LA Times  

An image taken from video shows Chinese fighter jets performing a midair refueling maneuver in an unspecified location. The Chinese military announced the start of three-day “combat readiness patrols” as a warning to those who want to make Taiwan’s de facto independence permanent. On Saturday, eight warships and 71 planes were detected near Taiwan; 45 of the planes flew across …

China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day
1 year, 8 months ago

China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day

The Hindu  

China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday and said the island remains its "inseparable part", after President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing by meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Three Chinese warships sailed in waters surrounding the self-ruled island, while a fighter jet and an anti-submarine helicopter also crossed Taiwan's air defence identification zone, …

10 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line: Defence Ministry
1 year, 8 months ago

10 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line: Defence Ministry

Firstpost  

Taiwan has complained in recent years of almost daily missions by the Chinese air force near the democratically governed island, often in the southwestern part of its air defence identification zone Taipei: Ten Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, normally an unofficial barrier between the two sides, Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Saturday, as Beijing continues …

Asia Strains to Adapt to US Pushback Against China
1 year, 9 months ago

Asia Strains to Adapt to US Pushback Against China

The Diplomat  

The deep partisan divide within the U.S. Congress will only intensify as legislators start gearing up for the 2024 elections in earnest. Whether or not key U.S. allies and partners in Asia share Washington’s ever-hawkish stance toward China is another issue. As the high-profile committee’s chairman, Rep. Mike Gallagher is rapidly emerging as a key driver in setting the U.S. …

U.S. tells China not to overread likely Taiwan President visit
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. tells China not to overread likely Taiwan President visit

The Hindu  

The Biden administration is putting out the word in advance that an expected unofficial stopover in the United States by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen would fall in line with recent precedent and should not be used as a pretext by Beijing to step up aggressive activity in the Taiwan Strait. In recent weeks, senior U.S. officials in Washington and Beijing …

China protests US surveillance plane’s Taiwan Strait flight
1 year, 9 months ago

China protests US surveillance plane’s Taiwan Strait flight

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China said it closely monitored the flight of a U.S. surveillance plane through the Taiwan Strait on Monday, accusing the U.S. of having “deliberately disrupted and undermined the regional situation.” Chinese forces organized to keep an eye on the passage of the P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine patrol plane and “all matters were in hand,” the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern …

The Pentagon says China declined a phone call in response to the balloon's downing
1 year, 10 months ago

The Pentagon says China declined a phone call in response to the balloon's downing

NPR  

The Pentagon says China declined a phone call in response to the balloon's downing Enlarge this image toggle caption Roslan Rahman/AFP via Getty Images Roslan Rahman/AFP via Getty Images The Pentagon says China declined a request for a secure call ​between Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart, Wei Fenghe, after the U.S. shot down a suspected Chinese …

Taiwan activates defenses in response to China incursions
1 year, 10 months ago

Taiwan activates defenses in response to China incursions

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan scrambled fighter jets, put its navy on alert and activated missile systems in response to nearby operations by 34 Chinese military aircraft and nine warships that are part Beijing’s strategy to unsettle and intimidate the self-governing island democracy. It wasn’t clear what prompted the Chinese action in Taiwan, although it came just ahead of a visit …

China-Taiwan News: Russia Supports Beijing's Military Drills Around Taiwan, Calls Pelosi's Visit 'Absolutely Unnecessary'
1 year, 11 months ago

China-Taiwan News: Russia Supports Beijing's Military Drills Around Taiwan, Calls Pelosi's Visit 'Absolutely Unnecessary'

News 18  

China-Taiwan News Updates: China on Thursday fired multiple missiles around Taiwan as it launched unprecedented military drills a day after a visit by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island that Beijing regards as its sovereign territory. “Five of the nine ballistic missiles launched by China are believed to have landed within Japan’s EEZ,” Nobuo Kishi …

US says Chinese intercept could have caused air collision
1 year, 11 months ago

US says Chinese intercept could have caused air collision

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The U.S. military says a Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to an Air Force plane over the South China Sea, forcing the American pilot to maneuver to avoid a collision. The U.S. plane was “lawfully conducting routine operations over the South China Sea in international airspace,” the statement said. Its pilot was forced to “take evasive maneuvers …

Explained: Why China is conducting record military incursions into Taiwan
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: Why China is conducting record military incursions into Taiwan

Firstpost  

The military activity, which included at least 71 Chinese aircraft, came just days after President Joe Biden’s latest move to increase US support for Taiwan. The military activity — which, according to Taiwan, included at least 71 Chinese aircraft — came days after President Joe Biden’s latest move to expand US support for the island. A spokesperson for the National …

China sends 71 warplanes, 7 ships toward Taiwan in 24 hours
1 year, 11 months ago

China sends 71 warplanes, 7 ships toward Taiwan in 24 hours

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the self-ruled island, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions i n a U.S. annual defense spending bill. China’s military harassment of Taiwan, which it claims is its own territory, has intensified in recent …

China warns US of consequences over its commitment to Taiwan
1 year, 11 months ago

China warns US of consequences over its commitment to Taiwan

Firstpost  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing has ’taken firm and resolute measures, which have strongly deterred anti-China elements in the US and the ‘Taiwan independence’ forces’ Beijing: China has warned the United States that it could face consequences over its commitment to Taiwan, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi claiming that the US “has stubbornly continued to see China …

China blasts US defense bill while Taiwan welcomes it
2 years ago

China blasts US defense bill while Taiwan welcomes it

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China blasted an annual U.S. defense spending bill for hyping up the “China threat” while Taiwan welcomed the legislation, saying it demonstrated U.S. support for the self-governing island that China says must come under its rule. “China deplores and firmly opposes this U.S. move,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement posted online Saturday, calling the new law …

China sends 39 warplanes, 3 ships toward Taiwan in 24 hours
2 years ago

China sends 39 warplanes, 3 ships toward Taiwan in 24 hours

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s military sent 39 planes and three ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the island, Taiwan’s defense ministry said Thursday. China’s military harassment of self-ruled Taiwan, which it claims is its own territory, has intensified in recent years, and the Communist Party’s People’s Liberation Army has sent planes or ships toward the …

Taiwan’s military shoots down first drone over Kinmen island
2 years, 3 months ago

Taiwan’s military shoots down first drone over Kinmen island

Al Jazeera  

Move comes after Taiwan said it will use live ammunition to bring down Chinese drones flying over its territory. Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwan’s military has said it shot down an unidentified civilian drone over the outlying island of Kinmen amid a continuing increase in Chinese military activity around the island since last month’s controversial visit by US House of Representatives …

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