Taipei, Nov 29, 2024 (AFP) - Taiwan says 41 Chinese military aircraft, ships detected ahead of Lai US stopover

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2024-11-29

Taiwan said Friday it detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and ships around the island ahead of a Hawaii stopover by President Lai Ching-te, part of a Pacific tour that has sparked fury in Beijing. Beijing insists self-ruled Taiwan is part of its territory and opposes any international recognition of the island's claim to be a sovereign nation. To press its claims, China deploys fighter jets, drones and warships around Taiwan on a near-daily bas......

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