Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:26am on 18 Sep 2023,Monday Defence
Taiwan's defense ministry reported the largest ever incursion by Chinese warplanes into its air defense zone, with 103 aircraft detected over a 24 hour period. The escalation in military activity has raised tensions and threatens regional stability. Taiwan criticized China's unilateral actions and called for an immediate end to the provocations. China asserts sovereignty over Taiwan based on its One-China policy despite the island governing itself. Most countries acknowledge Beijing's stance, but maintain unofficial ties with Taipei. The massive show of force by China's air force highlights rising cross-strait tensions.
