China: Military drills, flights were needed to defend Taiwan - Boston 25 News

Expand China Taiwan FILE – In this undated file photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of Defense, a Chinese PLA J-16 fighter jet flies in an undisclosed location. China says a recent increase in military exercises and warplane missions near Taiwan are necessary to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity. (Taiwan Ministry of Defense via AP, File) (Uncredited) October 13, 2021 at 1:54 am EDT BEIJING — (AP) — China’s recent increase in military exercises and warplane missions near Taiwan — which have raised concerns around the region — were necessary to defend the nation’s sovereignty and territory, a Chinese…