Taiwan's defense ministry reported a significant increase in Chinese warplanes operating around its coastlines. A security source revealed that these activities are part of annual Chinese drills simulating attacks to prevent foreign intervention during a potential conflict.
TAIPEI — Taiwan 's defense ministry said on Thursday it had detected a surge of Chinese warplanes flying off its east, west and south coasts in what a security source said was China simulating attacks to prevent foreign forces helping during a conflict.Democratically governed Taiwan , which Beijing views as its own territory, has complained of stepped up Chinese military activity over the past five years. Taiwan 's government rejects China 's sovereignty claims.
The ministry said on Wednesday that Chinese aircraft were engaged in long-range missions around Taiwan.A security source familiar with the situation, speaking on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the matter, said the flights were part of annual Chinese drills.
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