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Coverage dated August 2, 2022

Taiwan prepares fighter jets to fend off Chinese war planes crossing strait

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The latest mission from the People's Liberation Army was among a series of moves that China has made in response to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

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  1. Insider

    Chinese fighter jets cross the line dividing the Taiwan Strait as Beijing flexes its muscles around Taiwan (opens Insider)

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    Taiwan's defense ministry said 27 Chinese military aircraft entered its air defense identification zone as tensions in the region remain high.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan's air defense zone | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    With senior US lawmaker Nancy Pelosi ending her visit to Taiwan, the island's officials reported 27 Chinese military jets in its air defense zone. China is due to hold live-fire naval drills in the area this week.

  3. France 24

    Chinese fighter jets cross into Taiwan's air defence zone in wake of Pelosi visit (opens France 24)

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    Taiwan's defence ministry said Wednesday that 27 Chinese warplanes had entered Taiwan's air defence zone, hours after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a controversial visit to the island, which Beijing…

  4. The Daily Caller

    27 Chinese Warplanes Storm Taiwan’s Air Defense Zone (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    27 Chinese warplanes stormed Taiwan's air defense zone amid escalating tensions following Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan.

  5. Newsweek

    Taiwan prepares fighter jets to fend off Chinese war planes crossing strait (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The latest mission from the People's Liberation Army was among a series of moves that China has made in response to Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

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