Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-01-05

President Tsai Ing-wen says China’s unilateral decision to announce four new flight

President Tsai Ing-wen says China’s unilateral decision to announce four new flight paths in the Taiwan Strait is not conducive to regional stability. (CNA file photo)

paths in the Taiwan Strait is not conducive to regional stability.

The president tweeted Friday, a day after Beijing announced the new routes that approach the median line of the Taiwan Strait. The defense ministry and the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) have both condemned the move. They say the routes pose a threat to aviation safety.

In her tweet, the president said Taiwan will continue maintaining the status quo across the strait. She added that stable cross-strait ties are crucial to regional stability. The National Security Council also said China’s announcement has unilaterally changed the status quo.    [FULL  STORY]