Taiwan's defense ministry says eight Chinese fighters had crossed the median line and four Chinese warships also joined a 'joint combat readiness patrol.'
on Tuesday, July 4, as a senior Taiwanese official decried “annoying disinformation” about how safe the island is given the mounting tensions with Beijing.
Taiwan’s defense ministry said on Tuesday morning that eight Chinese fighters had crossed the median line and four Chinese warships also joined a “joint combat readiness patrol.” China practiced precision strikes and blockading the island in war games around it in April after Taiwan PresidentDespite China’s frequent military activities, there has been no sign of public alarm in Taiwan and life has carried on as normal.
“A lot of colleagues and friends outside of Taiwan are subject to this annoying disinformation campaign. They have a mismatched conception and understanding about the situation in Taiwan,” he said. “We are confident that when they are here they will see Taiwan is very calm; we are not provoking or making any dangerous movements. On the other hand we are demonstrating a very high level of resilience against China’s intimidation and threats.
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