Taiwan says it detects 17 Chinese aircraft near island

Reuters

16 August, 2022, 05:50 pm

Last modified: 16 August, 2022, 05:50 pm

Taiwan says it detects 17 Chinese aircraft near island

Reuters

16 August, 2022, 05:50 pm

Last modified: 16 August, 2022, 05:50 pm

Picture: Collected

Picture: Collected

Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 17 Chinese aircraft and five Chinese ships in and around the island and the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, as Beijing continues its military exercises.

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