Taiwan Detects 30 Chinese Military Planes Around Island: Ministry

Taiwan's defence ministry said 20 of the aircraft crossed into the island's so-called Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

Taiwan said Wednesday 30 Chinese military aircraft were detected around the island in a 24-hour window -- one of the highest daily numbers this year.

China considers self-ruling Taiwan its territory, and has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control.

Taiwan's defence ministry said 20 of the aircraft crossed into the island's so-called Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).