2021/01/02 19:49 A Y-8 aircraft (Ministry of National Defense photo) A Y-8 aircraft (Ministry of National Defense photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) A Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ), the Ministry of National Defense announced on its website Saturday (Jan. 2). The latest incursion was the work of a People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Y-8 RECCE, a tactical reconnaissance aircraft. As on previous occasions, the plane approached southwest of Taiwan and was met by jets from the Taiwanese Air Force. “Airborne alert sorties had been tasked, radio warnings issued and air defense missile systems deployed to monitor the activity,” the Ministry of National Defense said.
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Here s What You Need to Remember: Despite the best efforts of the PRC, the Chinese people were getting pissed, not just at Taiwan but at us for helping them. Say what you want about communism and Mao and the party and all that, China is a nation-state and the nation had its pride wounded.
Moderator: Admiral Gaumon, I can’t thank you enough for speaking with us on this anniversary of the second Battle of the Philippine Sea. It goes without saying this is an emotional day for all Americans and I can only imagine how difficult today is for you.