BEIJING - The Chinese government said Wednesday that actions like its warplanes flying near Taiwan last weekend are a warning against both foreign interfere
China Flies Military Planes Over Taiwan to ‘Warn’ Against Foreign Interference In Region
China sent eight bombers and four fighter jets into Taiwan s air defence identification zone on Saturday, according to Taiwan s Defence Ministry.
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The Chinese government on Wednesday announced that actions like its warplanes flying near Taiwan last weekend are a warning against both foreign interference in Taiwan and any pro-independence moves by locals of the island.
Asked about the flights, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for China s Taiwan Affairs Office, said China s military drills are meant to show the nation s resolution to protect its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Chinese air force planes including 12 fighter jets entered Taiwan s air defence identification zone for a second day on Sunday, Taiwan said, as tensions rise near the island just days into US President Joe Biden s new administration
The Chinese government, in its first official comment on its warplanes flying near Taiwan last weekend, said Wednesday that such actions are a solemn warning to both foreign interference in Taiwan and any independence moves.
Armed and ready to go, Taiwan air force jets screamed into the sky on Tuesday in a drill to simulate a war scenario, showing its fleet s battle readiness after dozens of Chinese warplanes flew into the island s air defence zone over the weekend.
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By Kayleigh Madjar / Staff writer, with CNA
The Council of Agriculture (COA) yesterday said that the nation has not exported any animal products to China since 2014, after Beijing announced a ban on meat imports from Taiwan citing the prevalence of animal-borne diseases and fears about relaxed import restrictions.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokeswoman Zhu Fenglian (朱鳳蓮) yesterday in announcing the restriction said that authorities have already stepped up inspections of packages and luggage from Taiwan, confiscating some meat products such as seasoning, pork floss and jerky.