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

An H-6 bomber of the Chinese army flies near a Taiwan F-16 on Feb. 10, 2020. Taiwan Ministry of National Defense/Handout via Reuters

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.