Beijing: The Chinese military said on Tuesday patrolled combat readiness towards the Taiwan Strait, after the defense ministry condemned Taiwan’s visit by the US Congress delegation, he said he had arrived on a military plane.
This patrol is intended for “serious” words and actions “” related countries “about Taiwan’s issues and pro-independence forces activities in Taiwan, a Chinese military spokesman said in a statement.
Cross-Strait tensions have increased in a few months Finally, with Taiwan complained for one year or more of the mission repeatedly by the Chinese Air Force near the island that was ruled itself that Beijing claimed to be his.
Ministry of Defense Taiwan said six Chinese military aircraft entered the southwestern air defense zone on Tuesday, including four J-16 fighter jets and two aircraft supervision.
Some Taiwanese media outlets reported on Tuesday that members who were not determined from the US and Senate representatives have arrived in Taipei on the US military plane.
The Taiwan President’s office refused to comment.
The American Institute in Taiwan , The US embassy is de facto with the absence of formal diplomatic bonds, Not immediately responded to a comment request.
The Chinese Defense Ministry said in a statement that members of the US Congress had arrived in Taiwan by military aircraft.
“We firmly opposed and very cursed this,” he said.
The US Congress delegation often uses military aircraft, such as C-32, to travel overseas, including past visits to Taiwan.
The Chinese military said the patrol was a test of its ability to operate in various strengths.
China has not ruled out using the power to bring Taiwan under control, even though the island claimed that it was an independent country that would maintain freedom and democracy.
In June, the Chinese Defense Ministry condemned a short weekend visit by three US senators to Taiwan on the US military plane, called it “vile political provocation” irresponsible and dangerous.
China Patrol Combat Readiness as US Parliamentarians Visiting Taiwan
