Taiwan says detects 45 Chinese aircraft in 24-hours, highest this year
Taipei (AFP) Feb 27, 2025 Taiwan said Thursday it detected 45 Chinese aircraft near the self-ruled island, the highest number this year and a tally that comes a day after Taipei condemned China's "live-fire" drills off the south. China claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to use force to bring the island under its control. Beijing has increased the deployment of fighter jets and na

