Taiwan Military Says It Has Right To Counter-attack Amid China Threats


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On Friday, September 18th, China sent 18 Chinese aircraft across the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait – an action perceived as a provocation by the Taiwanese government. The aircraft included two H-6 bombers, eight J-16 fighters, four J-10 fighters, and four J-11 fighters. Monday, Taiwan released a statement declaring its right to counterattack in the face of “harassment and threats” by the Chinese military. China continues to claim Taiwan as its own territory, a claim denied by the sovereign democratic government of Taiwan. According to the History page of Taiwan.gov.tw, “The authorities in Beijing have never exercised sovereignty over Taiwan...