China Flies Fighter Jets Around Taiwan

29 Apr, 2023 | 12:14 PM By Esther Kimotho KE

In Summary

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Friday 38 Chinese fighter jets and one TB-001 drone aircraft have circled the island. Nineteen of the aircraft flew across the midline that separates the island of Taiwan from mainland China, according to the ministry.

According to Taiwan's Defense Ministry, 38 Chinese fighters and one TB-001 drone aircraft circled the island on Friday.

According to the ministry, nineteen planes crossed the midline separating Taiwan from mainland China.

One of China's most enormous drones is the TB-001.

China's aircraft might be displayed in one of its most incredible displays.

China's aircraft shows are widely perceived as an attempt to scare Taiwan.

Following Taiwan President Tasi Ing-wen's meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California in April, China launched a large aircraft display.

China opposes any official government meetings with Taiwan.

Taiwan and China divided in 1949, following the end of a civil war in which the Communist Party ruled the mainland.

Taiwan has not been a part of the People's Republic of China, but China is determined to make the self-ruled island a part of the country, even if it means using force.