August 29, 2023 7:54 PM

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry warns of a possible sharp increase in military tensions as Chinese fighter jets cross sensitive median line of Taiwan Strait

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry has warned of a possible sharp increase in military tensions after reporting renewed Chinese military activity, including fighter jets crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait today. According to the ministry, Beijing had sent 24 aircraft, including fighter jets, bombers and drones, as well as five warships close to Taiwan. Local media reported that half the warplanes crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait or entered the self-ruled island’s sout...