Taiwan detects 15 Chinese air force planes entering its air defence zone

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Taiwan’s defence ministry said it had detected 15 Chinese air force planes entering Taiwan’s air defence zone on Thursday morning, including fighter jets and drones, accompanying Chinese warships carrying out “combat readiness patrols” and drills. 9 PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond. pic.twitter.com/RYtItRE8Hm — 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) October 26, 2023 Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, has repeatedly complained over the past four years of Chinese military activity...