Taiwan's air force scrambled into action on Sunday after spotting 10 Chinese warplanes crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as the island's defense 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. REUTERS/ Ann Wang/ File photo
In a short statement, Taiwan's defense ministry said that as of 2 p.m. on Sunday it had detected 24 Chinese air force planes, including J-10, J-11, J-16 and Su-30 fighters, as well as H-6 bombers. Taiwan sent up its own fighters and deployed ships and land-based missile systems to keep watch, it said, using typical wording for how it responds to such Chinese activities.
In April, China held war games around Taiwan following a trip to the United States by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen. In a Sunday video address to supporters on the Taiwan-controlled Matsu islands close to the Chinese coast, Taiwan's Vice President William Lai said he would do his best to "stabilize the peaceful status quo in the Taiwan Strait" if he wins the presidency, his campaign office said.
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