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| 44 Chinese Fighter, 4 Warships and 2 Drones Tetected Near Taiwan |
Taipei - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said it was tracking 44 Chinese warplanes, four warships and two military drones around the island. "A total of 15 People's Liberation Army warplanes and two drones crossed the center line. While four other aircraft flew in the eastern part of the air defense identification zone," he said Sunday (11/6/2022).
Chinese warplanes and warships are tracked using electronic tracking devices, patrol aircraft, ships and land-based missile systems. China has been staging military activity around Taiwan, which it regards as a breakaway province. Military activity has increased since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a delegation to the island nation of more than 24 million people last August.
China views Taiwan as part of its country even though Taipei has ruled since 1949. Beijing has pledged to reunite the island, including by force if necessary.In addition to displays of military force, Beijing has lowered the level of military dialogue with the US and suspended cooperation. on climate change issues, along with six other countermeasures.