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Taiwan says detected 71 Chinese military Jets, 9 vessels near island

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  • Source: Agencies
  • 9 Apr 2023 00:10
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45 of the detected aircraft had crossed the northern, central, and southern median line of the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwanese defense ministry.

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71 jets and 90 vessels of the PLA had reportedly encroached on Taiwan, according to the Taiwanese defense ministry.  

"71 PLA aircraft and 9 vessels were detected by 16:00 on April 8th. 45 of the detected aircraft had crossed the northern, central, and southern median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered our southwest ADIZ [air defense identification zone]," the defense ministry tweeted.

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Earlier today, China launched military drills around Taiwan in a stern warning to the Taiwanese government following a meeting between the island's leader and the US House speaker.

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Operation United Sharp Sword is set to last for three days, running until Monday, Chinese media reported. It will include rehearsals on an encirclement of the Island off the coast of China, the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command revealed.

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Additionally, he expressed hope that his visit to China will contribute to "Taiwan's future of real peace and safety." 

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Back in early March, a government report at the opening of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress stressed that China will firmly fight against "Taiwan’s independence" and promote reunification of the island with the homeland. 

The report pointed out that the Chinese government will "steadfastly implement the [Chinese Commuist] Party's overall strategy to resolve the Taiwan issue in the new era, firmly uphold the one-China principle and abide by the 1992 consensus," as per Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua.

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