The Taiwan Ministry of Defense confirmed today that eight Chinese military aircraft crossed the “middle line” of the Taiwan Strait that separates the island from the mainland, and approached its waters.
The ministry said that 19 aircraft, including J-10 and J-16 fighters, were spotted around its territory.
It said in a statement: “Eight of these planes crossed the” middle line of the Taiwan Strait “, referring to the invisible border that separates the island from the mainland and is 44 km from the coast of Taiwan,” AFP said.
“Five ships of the Chinese Navy also conducted a joint combat patrol,” the ministry added, noting that it is closely monitoring the situation and has deployed its aircraft and patrol ships in response to this incident.
