Taiwan warns Chinese aircraft in its air defence zone

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's air force scrambled again on Thursday to warn away nine Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan's defence ministry said, on the same day that Russia invaded Ukraine, a crisis being watched closely in Taipei.

Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has complained of regular such missions by the Chinese air force over the last two years, though the aircraft do not get close to Taiwan itself.

The number of aircraft involved was well off the last large-scale incursion, 39 Chinese aircraft on Jan. 23, and since then, such fly-bys have been sporadic with far fewer aircraft.

The ministry said the latest mission involved eight Chinese J-16 fighters and one Y-8 reconnaissance aircraft, which flew over an area to the northeast of the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands at the top end of the South China Sea.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/taiwan-warns-chinese-aircraft-in-its-air-defence-zone/ar-AAUfEvi

[mitch96]

1. I have a bad feeling that China is looking at the worlds response to russias action in Ukraine.

If nothing much happens they might pull the same shit in Taiwan... Then what?
In the past they basically did the same thing in Nepal.
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[Sneederbunk]

2. Definitely a good time for China to make a move.

Would not have to worry about trade sanctions.

[marie999]

3. The problem Taiwan has only 15 countries recognize it as a sovereign country.

Not the US or any European countries.