China sent warships and dozens of fighter jets toward Taiwan on Saturday, the Taiwanese government says.
On Saturday, eight warships and 71 planes were detected near Taiwan, 29 of which crossed the middle line of the strait that separates the island from the mainland, the island’s Ministry of Defense said. The planes included Chengdu J-10, Shenyang J-11 and Shenyang J-16 jet fighters, it said.
“This is a serious warning against the collusion and provocation between the ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces and external forces,” said a PLA statement. The “Joint Sword” exercises are a “necessary action to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity.” “We condemn such an irrational act that has jeopardized regional security and stability,” a Ministry of Defense statement said.government has stepped up efforts to intimidate the island by flying fighter jets and bombers nearby and firing missiles into the sea.
Taiwan and the mainland have multibillion-dollar ties of trade and investment but no official relations.
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