Taiwan announces the monitoring of the first Chinese military activity around the island in the new year
The Taiwanese Ministry said, in a statement on the “X” platform, that it had spotted 22 Chinese military aircraft, including J-16 fighter aircraft, carrying out a “joint combat readiness patrol” around Taiwan in conjunction with Chinese warships, on Thursday morning, which represents the first training exercises. Of this kind in the new year.
The ministry added that “at 8:50 am (12:50 GMT), 18 out of 22 Chinese army aircraft crossed the dividing line of the Taiwan Strait.”
She explained that the Chinese aircraft penetrated “Taiwan’s air defense identification zone to the north, west, southwest and east.” These aircraft included Shaanxi KJ-500 fighters, which are used for early warning and surveillance purposes, and drones, among others,” he said, noting that they responded by sending naval aircraft and ships, and deployed land-based air defense missile systems.
The Chinese Ministry of Defense did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
President Lai reiterated his desire to conduct business with China during his New Year’s press conference.
Lai, who took office in May, had previously offered to hold talks with China on a regular basis, but his offer was rejected. Beijing, which organized two rounds of war games around Taiwan last year, describes him as a “separatist,” while Lai says only the people of Taiwan can decide their future.
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