Amidst heightened tensions, over 20 Chinese warplanes, including 11 breaching Taiwan s sensitive median line, were detected by Taipei s defense ministry following the recent presidential election. The show of force, a response to the Democratic Progressive Party s victory, underscores China s territorial claims on democratic Taiwan. As the island faces geopolitical challenges, the continuous military presence in the Taiwan Strait signifies a strategic "grey zone" tactic, maintaining a delicate balance between conflict and restraint.
Rest of World News: More than 20 Chinese warplanes were detected around Taiwan, with 11 crossing a sensitive median line separating the self-ruled island from China. This is the first significant show of force since the weekend's presidential election.
The jet s actions "were deemed to be significantly unsafe", Blair said of the incident, which followed a similar near-miss over another disputed waterway near China in mid-October. Beijing hit back at Blair s claims on Saturday, with a defence ministry spokesperson saying the Canadian helicopter conducted "a malicious and provocative act with ulterior motives".
Chinese warplanes buzzed a Canadian helicopter over international waters in the South China Sea last weekend and then fired flares at it, Defence Minister Bill Blair said on Friday, saying the incidents had put the crew in danger. His comments marked the second time in two weeks that Canada has accused China's air force of unsafe behavior. In mid-October, Blair said a Chinese jet had come within five meters (16 feet) of a surveillance plane taking part in a U.N. operation to enforce sanctions ag