Taiwan says 10 Chinese warplanes crossed strait’s median line


Last Thursday, 37 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defence zone. - Reuters

TAIPEI, June 11 (Reuters/AFP): Taiwan’s air force scrambled into action on Sunday after spotting 10 Chinese warplanes crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait.

The island’s Defence Ministry said four Chinese ships also carried out combat patrols, but gave no further details.

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