China air force again flies round Taiwan, over South China Sea


  • World
  • Thursday, 23 Nov 2017

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's air force has again flown bombers and other warplanes through two strategic channels near Taiwan and also over the disputed South China Sea during training drills, state media said on Thursday.

Numerous H-6K bombers and other jets recently flew through the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines and the Miyako Strait in Japan's south, and also over the South China Sea on a "combat patrol", the official Xinhua news agency said, citing Air Force spokesman Shen Jinke.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

South Africa's new MK party seeks majority win in pivotal election, Zuma says
Iranian official hails "extensive" cultural cooperation with China
Venezuela opposition candidate says he will guarantee political freedom
Britain's Conservatives trail Labour by 18 points, says Opinium poll
Italian police seize 134 Fiat cars in flag dispute
Chinese proficiency competition held in Lebanese capital Beirut
Feature: Ethiopian, Djiboutian youth realize career dreams in Chinese-built railway
Ukraine investigates civilian injuries, battles rage in Kharkiv region
Feature: Zimbabwean blueberry producers seek access to Chinese market
Ethiopian PM inaugurates China-supported military hospital

Others Also Read