Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The situation in the Taiwan Strait is getting hotter. Chinese fighter jets returned to attack the island.
At least 52 Chinese fighter jets reportedly carried out “strikes” on Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ), Monday (4/10/2021).
This is the highest number since the island began reporting Chinese pressure since last year, having previously fielded 39 fighter jets on Saturday (2/10/2021).
“The 52 Chinese aircraft include 34 J-16 fighter jets, 12 H-6 bombers, two SU-30 fighters, two Y-8 anti-submarine warfare aircraft and two KJ-500 early warning and control aircraft,” the interior ministry said. a statement, loaded CNN International, Tuesday (5/10/2021).
The ministry also pointed out how all Chinese planes were directed to the southwestmost part of Taiwan’s ADIZ.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense itself provides radio alerts and a missile system to monitor the activity.
“Turn around and leave immediately,” the media quoted Taiwan air force radio recordings as saying yesterday.
Quotes Global TimesThe Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is currently conducting military exercises. The exercises even extended to near Taiwan.
The United States (US), an ally of Taiwan, strongly condemned China’s actions. Country President Joe Biden called it irresponsible.
China until now considers Taiwan part of its province. Meanwhile the island declared independence and stood alone as a nation.
“Repetitive aerial drills are dedicated to sending a clear message in this regard,” said Lionel Fatton, a professor at Webster University in Switzerland.
“As long as Taiwan does not take steps … towards independence or greater autonomy on the international scene, fighting is unlikely.”
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