Taiwan has complained of repeated Chinese military activity, including China’s regular flying of air force aircraft near the island. Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said the Shandong, which was formally commissioned almost exactly one year ago, accompanied by four warships had set out from the northern Chinese port of Dalian on Thursday. After passing through the narrow Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the carrier group was continuing in a southerly direction, it added. China’s Defence Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Taiwan’s ministry said that six warships and eight air force aircraft were sent to “stand guard” and monitor the Chinese ships’ movements.

Source: bd News24 December 20, 2020 12:11 UTC