Taiwan activated its defence systems after dozens of Chinese planes crossed the median line of the strait, according to the Taiwanese defence ministry.
China opposed the arms sale, calling it a “gross interference” in China’s internal affairs and describing it as a “heinous act” that violates its “One China” principle. / Photo: AP Archive
Taiwan’s defence ministry has said that China sent dozens of aircraft and vessels toward the island, just days after the United States approved a $500-million arms sale to Taiwan. Saturday's statement revealed that 32 aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army and nine vessels from the navy were detected in the 24 hours between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday.
Of these, 20 aircraft either crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait or breached Taiwan’s air defence identification zone. In response, Taiwan tasked its own aircraft, vessels and missile systems to respond to the activities, the defence military said.
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