Taiwan Has Reported That ‘Record Number’ Of Chinese Fighter Jets Is Crossing Its Air Defense Zone
Somewhere around 28 fighter jets and or military aircraft have flown over Taiwan’s defense zone and left the country shook.
The defense ministry of Taiwan said on Tuesday, that it is the largest reported incursion so far.
Fighters and nuclear-capable bombers were among those in the air defense identification zone also known as the ADIZ.
The incident is followed by Nato leaders’ warning on Monday about the challenges posed by China.
Beijing always considers Taiwan as a breakaway province while it is a democratic and sovereign state.
According to Taipei, this particular Chinese mission included six J-11 fighters and fourteen J-16 fighters. Not only that but there were also four H-6 bombers that are capable of nuclear bombing.
There were also an anti-submarine, an early warning aircraft, and electronic warfare to the flock which signifies a uniformed formation of severe war situation.
An air defense zone strictly signifies an Arial zone that is outside the country’s territory and nation airspaces. However, foreign aircraft are still identified, monitored, and controlled in the interest of national security.
That means it is self-declared and technically remains international airspace.
The Chinese aircraft were flying close to the Pratas Islands which is controlled by Taiwan. Some of the planes could be seen in the southern region of Taiwan.
In recent months, China is carrying out regular air drills both over water and land which is quite a matter of concern for Taiwan. The aircraft could be seen flying above the region of the Pratas Islands and the Southern part of the country.
This year on the 24th of January, similar missions were carried out as 15 fighter crafts could be seen in Taiwan’s air defense zone. A similar incident occurred on 12th April where a total of twenty-five jets were reported to the officials.
This time the number has increased up to twenty-eight which provides a sense that China is planning something big and terrific. Taiwan is not prepared for that other than making assumptions.
Tuesday’s operation came just one day after Nato leaders at a summit in Brussels warned of the military threat posed by China, calling its behavior a “systemic challenge”.
China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal which is quite opaque for the other countries. However, they explained it as military modernization and co-operation militarily with Russia.
On the weekend, G7 leaders urged China to “respect human rights and fundamental freedoms”, highlighting abuses against the Uyghur Muslim minority group and the crackdown on Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.
The statements were opposed and strongly rejected by China, showing no change to its aim.
Since the Chinese civil war in 1949, China and Taiwan have had separate governments. Though Beijing tried to create obstacles and limitations to Taiwan’s international activities and its influence in the Pacific region, China has not succeeded yet.
President Tsai Ing-wen tells China to “face reality” and show Taiwan respect.
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