Chinese fighter jets again crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, as a senior Taiwanese official decried 'annoying disinformation' about how safe the island is given the mounting tensions with Beijing.
Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed China and Taiwan's flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Tuesday morning that eight Chinese fighters had crossed the median line and four Chinese warships also joined a "joint combat readiness patrol". Despite China's frequent military activities, there has been no sign of public alarm in Taiwan and life has carried on as normal.
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