Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
A total of two planes China capable of carrying nuclear, H-6 bombers enter the southern region Taiwan on Sunday (21/11).
The plane was part of nine Chinese military aircraft flying around Taiwan’s defense airspace (ADIZ).
According to Taiwan’s defense minister, the two H-16s flew from the Philippines into the Bashi Strait before returning to China. Meanwhile, another plane approached Taipei-controlled Pratas Island.
China often provokes Taiwan by deploying its warplanes into the country’s defense airspace.
Last October, even flew the plane for six days in a row.
At the beginning of that month, 149 military aircraft were registered to the ADIZ area of Taiwan. In August and last July, 14 Chinese aircraft were recorded to have been sent to Taipei’s airspace. Then, in June 10 times, May 18 times, April 22 times, February 17 times and January 27 times.
Since September 2020, China has stepped up its gray zone tactics by continuously sending planes to Taiwan.
Tensions between China and Taiwan are never-ending, Beijing considers the island still part of their sovereign territory under the “One China” principle.
Not only that, Beijing has always criticized countries that have formally established relations with Taipei.
Meanwhile, Taiwan is adamant on separating itself from China without war.
(isa/bac)
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