Taiwan reports eight Chinese fighters in its defence zone as it appoints new defence minister
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Taiwan s Defence Ministry said Chinese aircraft again entered their airpsace.
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Taiwan s air force scrambled after eight Chinese fighter aircraft flew into the south-western part of its air defence identification zone, in an uptick in tensions that came as Taipei announced a new defence minister and intelligence chief.
Key points:
Shortly before the ministry s announcement, Taiwan announced a reshuffle of senior security officials
It comes amid tensions between China and regional neighbours over the disputed South China Sea
Taiwan's air force scrambled on Friday after eight Chinese fighter aircraft flew into the southwestern part of its air defence zone in another display of stepped-up military activity around the democratic island.
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