Taiwan scrambled fighter jets as 18 Chinese aircraft buzzed the island, crossing the sensitive mid-line of the Taiwan Strait, while a senior US official holds talks in Taipei.
The ROCAF, Taiwan’s air force, has scrambled frequently in recent months in response to Chinese intrusions.
It also showed a picture of missiles being loaded onto an F-16 fighter at the Hualien air base on Taiwan’s east coast.In Beijing, Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang said Friday’s developments, about which he gave no details, involved the People’s Liberation Army’s eastern theatre command.
He said trying to “use Taiwan to control China” or “rely on foreigners to build oneself up” was wishful thinking and futile, adding “those who play with fire will get burnt". Taiwan’s presidential office urged China to exercise restraint, and urged the Taiwanese not to be alarmed, saying the military had a grasp on the situation.
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