
Taiwan's defense ministry says dozens of Chinese military aircraft entered air space near island
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Taiwan's defense ministry said on Sunday that 57 Chinese military aircraft and four ships were detected near the island amid increased tensions.
The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command said in a statement that they conducted "joint combat readiness patrols and actual combat drills" to "resolutely counter the provocative actions of external forces and Taiwan independence separatist forces." Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Paul.Best@fox.com and on Twitter: @KincaidBest.
Taiwan's defense ministry said aircraft, ships, and land-based missile systems were activated to respond to the incursion. It's the second time this week that China's military has flown aircraft near Taiwan.