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China sends 77 warplanes to invade Taiwan’s ADIZ region in 48 hours.

China has sent 77 fighter jets to a record-breaking invasion of Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) in just 48 hours.

The CNN news agency reported citing the Taiwan Defense Ministry’s disclosure. which revealed The Chinese government has sent 77 fighter jets into the Taiwan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) in just two days, with 37 on Oct. 1 and another 39. It was the highest recorded and public encroachment in ADIZ since 2020.

The Oct. 2 poaching was divided into two periods. China sent 20 fighter jets into the ADIZ during the day and 19 at night. The Chinese military consists of 26 J-16 fighters, 10 Su-30 fighters, two Y-8 anti-submarine fighters and KJ-500 air early warning aircraft. However, this is an invasion of ADIZ only, which is not an area of ​​Taiwan’s airspace or air space.

The move comes after over the past several months. Taiwan and the US The relationship has been strengthened continually. by the beginning of the month Aug. Taiwan issued an official statement thanking the US government. that has made an agreement to sell a large amount of ammunition to Taiwan It was also said that it would help Taiwan’s defenses against Chinese aggression even more. While in the past week, the United States and Taiwan have signed a cooperation agreement on coastal patrol.

Bloomberg news agency reported that Ned Price, a spokesman for the US State Department. Come out to comment on the latest movements of China immediately. He pointed out that the invasion of ADIZ with all 77 warplanes would destroy both Taiwan’s security and regional security. He called on the Chinese government to immediately stop “provocative” behavior.

A spokesman for the US State Department made it clear that “the commitment of the United States towards Taiwan is very stable. and is ready to continue to build stability and peace in Taiwan and the region”

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