Taiwan says 19 Chinese warplanes entered air defence zone 09-06-2021, 10:52 AM
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Quote:Taiwan has said a large incursion of Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone on Sunday.
The defence ministry said 19 aircraft including fighters and nuclear-capable bombers entered its so-called air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
Taipei has been complaining for more than a year about repeated missions by China's air force near the island.
Taiwan's defence ministry said Sunday's mission by the Chinese air force involved four H-6 bombers, which can carry nuclear weapons, as well as an anti-submarine aircraft.
An air defence identification zone is an area outside of a country's territory and national airspace but where foreign aircraft are still identified, monitored, and controlled in the interest of national security. It is self-declared and technically remains international airspace.
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