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China sent 14 warships and 4 balloons near our border
China sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft, and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense, as Beijing intensifies pressure on the island, which it considers part of its territory.
China’s military activities come amid speculation that Beijing may organize military exercises around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-tei’s visit to his allies in the Pacific region, including US stops in Hawaii and Guam.
China’s military activities come amid speculation that Beijing may organize military exercises around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-tei’s visit to his allies in the Pacific region, including US stops in Hawaii and Guam.
China considers Taiwan, an autonomous democracy with a population of 23 million, part of its territory.
Monitoring warships
The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense stated that 14 warships, seven military aircraft, and four balloons were spotted within 24 hours between 6 a.m. on Saturday and 6 a.m. on Sunday.
The ministry said that six of the planes crossed the middle line of the Taiwan Strait, an unofficial dividing line between Taiwan and China. One of the balloons also passed near the northern tip of the island, according to the ministry.
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