China sends warplanes, boats around Taiwan following phone call between Xi and Biden
The phone call was the first between the two since mid-2022 and was expected to touch on the Taiwan issue
By Timothy H.J. Nerozzi Fox News
Published April 3, 2024 8:02am EDT
Dozens of Chinese warplanes and multiple naval ships were reported around the island of Taiwan this week, the largest coordinated display this year.
At least 30 planes and nine ships were detected in Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) by the country's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
"30 PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 20 of the aircraft entered Taiwan’s northern, middle line, and SW ADIZ," the Taiwanese MND announced via social media. "[Republic of China Armed Forces] have monitored the situation and employed appropriate force to respond."
"The Republic of China" is the official name of Taiwan, compared to its mainland, communist contemporary, the People's Republic of China.
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