A Taiwanese defence ministry photo of a PLA plane near the island’s air defence identification zone. Photo: Handout
Taiwan military to allow forces to fire back after mainland Chinese air incursions
- Defence ministry says it reserves right to act in self-defence and launch a counter-attack but will not allow conflict to escalate
- The guidance comes after PLA warplanes crossed an unofficial dividing line in the Taiwan Strait last week
A Taiwanese defence ministry photo of a PLA plane near the island’s air defence identification zone. Photo: Handout