Taiwan jets scramble again as China air force enters air defence zone
 

Taiwan jets scramble again as China air force enters air defence zone
By: Ben Blanchard; Editing by Giles Elgood - Reuters/Asia Pacific News - 09-23-21
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TAIPEI, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Taiwan's air force scrambled again on Thursday to warn off 19 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan's defence ministry said, the latest uptick in tensions across the Taiwan Strait.

The Chinese aircraft included 12 J-16 fighters and two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers, the ministry added.

Reporting by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Giles Elgood
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