Taiwan says Chinese aircraft, warships seen in Taiwan Strait

Taiwan today said that it spotted 31 Chinese aircraft, 7 Chinese warships, and one official ship, continuing to operate around the Taiwan Strait. 30 aircraft out of 31 crossed the median line of the strait and entered the northern and southwest airspace. Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said, its army used mission aircraft, ships, and shore-based missile systems to closely monitor and respond. 

The ministry also stated that China carried out a satellite launch mission that



passed through central Taiwan toward the western Pacific Ocean, and as the altitude is outside the atmosphere, it posed no threat to Taiwan. Last month, Taiwan strongly condemned China’s joint military drill when it detected 19 Chinese Navy ships around Taipei, and stated that Beijing’s provocations threatened regional peace. China claims Taiwan to be a part of its territory that must be reunified with the mainland by force if necessary.