Taiwanese officials say that 17 Chinese military aircraft, in addition to three ships, entered an area that is close to the island on Friday morning.
Fox News contributor and former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman criticizes the Biden administration's inaction as protesters in China and Iran fight for freedom.say that 17 Chinese military aircraft along with three ships entered an area close to the island on Friday morning local time amid an increase in tension.6 a.m., adding that officials have been monitoring the situation.
"17 PLA aircraft and 3 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m. today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities," the tweet states. Taiwanese government officials believe that China is attempting to create a pretext for carrying out an attack on the island.
FILE: In this undated file photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of Defense, a Chinese PLA J-16 fighter jet flies in an undisclosed location. Taiwan's foreign minister, Joseph Wu, previously told The Guardian
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