9 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan air defence zone


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Taipei [Taiwan], September 16 (ANI): Nine Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Wednesday, marking the 14th intrusion this month. Six People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Shenyang J-16 fighter jets, one Shaanxi Y-8 reconnaissance plane, one Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane, and one KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft flew into the southwest corner of the ADIZ, Taiwan News reported citing the Ministry of National Defense (MND). In response, Taiwan sent aircraft, issued radio warnings, and deployed air defence missiles systems to monitor the PLAAF planes. Wednesday's incursion marks the 13th consecutive day Chinese...