Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-01-25
China must bear responsibility for aviation safety in the Taiwan Strait. That was the word from Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) spokesperson Chiu Chui-cheng on Thursday. The MAC is the top government agency in charge of China policy.
Earlier this month, China announced four new flight paths approaching the median line of the Taiwan Strait. The move was made without consultation with Taiwan. The government believes the move poses a risk to regional aviation safety and Chiu said Beijing’s refusal to consult with Taipei is the root of the problem. [FULL STORY]