Tag: incursion

Taiwan Scrambles Jets to Warn Away 29 Chinese Military Aircrafts Entering Air Defense Zone

A total of 29 Chinese military aircraft flew into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on June 21, according to Taipei’s Ministry of National Defense (MND). The People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) aircraft included fighters, bombers, and aircraft with electronic warfare, according to Taiwan’s defense ministry. This is the third-largest breach in 2022. Earlier this year, Taiwan…


China Makes Second Largest Breach of Taiwan’s Air Defense Zone This Year as US Senator Visits

As a U.S. senator lead a delegation to visit Taiwan on May 30 to June 1, dozens of warplanes of the Chinese communist regime entered Taiwan’s air defense zone and were scrambled by Taiwan’s military jets. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense announced on May 30 that 30 PLA warplanes of the Chinese regime breached Taiwan’s Air Defense…


China Makes 2nd Largest Breach of Taiwan’s Air Defense Zone This Year as US Delegation Visits

As a U.S. senator lead a delegation to visit Taiwan on May 30 to June 1, dozens of warplanes of the Chinese communist regime entered Taiwan’s air defense zone and were scrambled by Taiwan’s military jets. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense announced on May 30 that 30 PLA warplanes of the Chinese regime breached Taiwan’s Air Defense…


Police Raid in Rio de Janeiro Favela Kills at Least 10

RIO DE JANEIRO—Police in Rio de Janeiro raided the Vila Cruzeiro favela before dawn Tuesday in an operation that prompted a fierce firefight and state officials said at least 10 people died. The operation was aimed at locating and arresting criminal leaders, some from other states, police said in a statement. The statement said agents…


Japan to Divert LNG to Europe Amid Worries over Ukraine

TOKYO—Japan has decided to divert some of its gas reserves to Europe amid growing concern over possible disruptions of supplies due to the Ukraine crisis, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda said Wednesday. The decision was made at the request of the United States and European Union and is intended to help European countries…


China Sends Another 20 Fighter Jets Into Taiwan Airspace After Previous Huge Incursion

China sent another 20 fighter jets into Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Oct. 2, just one day after the communist regime deployed 38 fighter jets over the island nation in the largest display of force to date. In a government statement issued on Oct. 2, the Taiwanese military said the aircraft involved included 14…


Taiwan Reports Largest Incursion Yet by Chinese Air Force

TAIPEI—Twenty-eight Chinese air force aircraft, including fighters and nuclear-capable bombers, entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Tuesday, the island’s government said, the largest reported incursion to date. While there was no immediate comment from Beijing, the news comes after the Group of Seven leaders issued a joint statement on Sunday scolding China for…


Taiwan Reports New Incursion by Chinese Jets Into Defense Zone

TAIPEI—Taiwan’s Defense Ministry on Monday reported a new incursion by China’s air force into the island’s air defense identification zone, made up of eight fighter jets and two other aircraft, one of which flew through the strategic Bashi Channel. Chinese-claimed Taiwan has complained over the last few months of repeated missions by China’s air force…


Taiwan Reports Large Incursion by Chinese Air Force

TAIPEI—Eight Chinese bomber planes and four fighter jets entered the southwestern corner of Taiwan’s air defense identification zone on Saturday, and Taiwan’s air force deployed missiles to “monitor” the incursion, the island’s Defense Ministry said. China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory, has conducted almost daily flights over the waters between the southern part…