Two H-6 nuclear-capable bombers were among the PLA planes which flew close to Taiwan in the 24 hours to 6am on Monday, according to the island’s defence ministry. Photo: Taiwanese Air Force
Two H-6 nuclear-capable bombers were among the PLA planes which flew close to Taiwan in the 24 hours to 6am on Monday, according to the island’s defence ministry. Photo: Taiwanese Air Force
Taiwan
China /  Military

PLA sends 57 planes near Taiwan in high-intensity combat exercise

  • Taiwanese defence ministry releases flight path chart showing some aircraft appeared to form a blockade around the island
  • 23 of the planes crossed the median line through the Taiwan Strait which separates the island from the mainland

Lawrence Chung
Lawrence Chung in Taipei

Updated: 3:28pm, 9 Jan, 2023

Why you can trust SCMP
Two H-6 nuclear-capable bombers were among the PLA planes which flew close to Taiwan in the 24 hours to 6am on Monday, according to the island’s defence ministry. Photo: Taiwanese Air Force
Two H-6 nuclear-capable bombers were among the PLA planes which flew close to Taiwan in the 24 hours to 6am on Monday, according to the island’s defence ministry. Photo: Taiwanese Air Force
READ FULL ARTICLE