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This is the largest number of fighter jets China has sent to Taiwan after the country’s Jan. 13 presidential and legislative elections.
According to the Taiwanese Defense Ministry, 13 of the 33 Chinese destroyers crossed the unofficial median line of the Taiwan Strait. Until recently, the center line was largely respected by both sides.
Six Chinese naval vessels were also spotted off the coast of Taiwan.
Two Chinese balloons also crossed the center line of the strait, which disappeared after landing in the north and south of the island.
Taiwan has ordered air combat patrols, naval vessels and coastal missile systems to respond to such Chinese activities, the defense ministry said.
China’s military activity comes after two US congressmen completed a three-day visit to Taiwan on Friday to reaffirm US support for Taiwan following successful democratic elections.
The U.S. is legally obligated to support Taiwan’s defense capabilities.
US delegations in Taiwan are regularly criticized by China.
Taiwan has had an independent government since 1949, but China considers it its territory. Beijing sends its military aircraft to Taiwan almost every day.
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