Taiwan tracks 9 Chinese ships, 3 military aircraft
The Ministry of National Defense tracked three Chinese military aircraft, five naval vessels, and four official ships around Taiwan between 6 a.m. on Sunday and 6 a.m. on Monday. One of the three People’s Liberation Army aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line in the country’s northern air defense identification zone, according to the MND.
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US’ top rival modernizes its most advanced stealth fighter jet, can operate in jamming environments
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