China has sent 71 warplanes and seven ships towards Taiwan in the largest incursion into Taiwan's defence zone, in a protest against the United States’ defense support for the self-ruled island.
The People's Liberation Army said it had conducted the"combat readiness patrols” and “firepower strike drills" on Sunday, in response to “escalating collusion and provocation” by the United States and Taiwan.
Love news? Stream 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 Among the aircrafts utilised were J-10, J-11, J-16 and Su-30 fighter jets, Y-8 maritime patrol aircrafts and military drones. The US$858 billion defence bill signed by US President Joe Biden on Friday, provides not only fast-tracked weapons procurement for Taiwan but also up to US$10 billion in security assistance for the island nation. Picture: Getty Images.
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