Beijing –
Military China deployed a number of fighter jets to monitor and warn a patrol and reconnaissance aircraft United States of America (US) detected in the air over the waters Taiwan Strait the sensitive one. This incident occurred several weeks before the elections held by Taipei.
as reported ReutersWednesday (6/12/2023), China insisted on claiming sovereignty over Taiwan which has a democratic government, and states it has jurisdiction over the waters of the Taiwan Strait. Taipei and the US deny Beijing’s claims, insisting the Taiwan Strait is international waters.
The US Navy’s 7th Fleet said that the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, which is also used in anti-submarine missions, was flying missions in international airspace over the Taiwan Strait.
“The aircraft’s transit in the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military airs, sails, and operates wherever international law allows,” said a statement by the US Navy’s 7th Fleet.
The Chinese military, in its statement, called the US patrol flight a ‘public uproar’ and said it was sending a number of fighter jets to monitor and warn the US patrol plane.
“Handled it in accordance with laws and regulations,” the Chinese military said in a statement.
“Troops in the zone are always on high alert and will firmly defend national sovereignty and security, as well as regional peace and stability,” emphasized the Eastern Zone Command to the Chinese military.
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2023-12-06 10:31:18
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