Taiwan’s military has detected 71 Chinese aircraft and 9 vessels today.
45 of the PLA aircraft had crossed the northern, central, and southern median lines of the Taiwan Strait and entered their ADIZ.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy held talks with President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday in California, adding to a series of foreign lawmakers who have met Tsai to show support in the face of Chinese intimidation.
Beijing responded Friday by imposing a travel ban and financial sanctions against American groups and individuals associated with Tsai’s U.S. visit.
On Saturday, eight warships and 71 planes were detected near Taiwan, 45 of which flew across the middle line of the strait that separates it from the mainland, the island’s Ministry of Defense said.
It said they included Chengdu J-10, Shenyang J-11 and Shenyang J-16 jet fighters.
Also Saturday, the navy planned to hold “live fire training” in Luoyuan Bay in Fujian province opposite Taiwan, the local Maritime Authority announced.
Ships were banned during the firing, which also was due to take place on five dates over the next two weeks.
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