The number of incursions marked a new high in recent times, posing a “serious challenge” to security in the Taiwan Strait and wider region, the ministry said.
China on September 18 dismissed the existence of a “median line” in the volatile Taiwan Strait after Taiwan’s defence ministry said it detected a record 103 Chinese warplanes flying around the self-ruled island in a 24-hour period.
“First of all, this is not a question about foreign affairs. I suggest you refer to competent Chinese authorities for specifics,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said without commenting on Beijing’s latest military provocation.
