Taiwan's defense minister said Thursday China has stepped up 'military intimidation' this year by flying an increased number of warplanes around the island as well as accelerating the deployment of ballistic missiles.
A formation of military airplanes, one HY-6 tanker aircraft and two J-10 fighters, fly over Beijing during a military parade at Tiananmen Square on October 1, 2019, to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's defense minister said Thursday China has stepped up "military intimidation" this year by flying an increased number of warplanes around the island as well as accelerating the deployment of ballistic missiles.
He pointed to the deployment of the Dongfeng-17 missile -- a short-to-medium range rocket that is believed to be capable of releasing a "hypersonic glider" -- as well as the Chinese navy accelerating sea trials for its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is expected to enter service by 2025. According to announcements made by the defence ministry from April 8 to 10 -- the days of the "Joint Sword" exercise -- 232 aircraft were detected around Taiwan.
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