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Date: 2018/12/19
By International Community Radio Taipei (ICRT)
Credit: Reuters / China Stringer (09.19.2016)
Presidential Office spokesman Alex Huang (黃重諺) said any military actions that escalate tension in the region and damage relations between Taiwan and China are not welcomed by the international community.
The statement comes after the Ministry of National Defense confirmed that a number of Chinese aircraft, along with two naval vessels, were operating near Taiwan Tuesday. The ministry said it spotted Xian H-6 bombers, Shaanxi Y-8 transport aircraft and Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, but did not comment on the type of vessels.
According to Huang, it is irresponsible to launch any military actions that can disturb security and stability in the region and negatively impact cross-strait relations.
The defense ministry confirmed that Chinese aircraft flew over the Bashi Channel on their way to the Western Pacific Ocean for a routine far-seas exercise [FULL STORY]
