Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence - Reuters
Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence Reuters
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Taiwan's defense ministry reported a significant surge in Chinese military activity around the island on Saturday, with 26 aircraft and seven naval ships detected, following a noticeable drop in Chinese flights from February 27 to March 5.
A sharp decline in Chinese military flights near Taiwan has puzzled analysts, with no Chinese warplanes detected in Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone for seven consecutive days, raising questions about Beijing’s intentions.
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