China has flown 25 planes, including 22 jets along with two nuclear-capable bombers and one spy plane, into Taiwan's 'air defence identification zone'
* 25 Chinese aircraft entered Taiwan's airspace, the island's military has said
* 22 fighters accompanied two nuclear-capable bombers and one recon plane
* Taiwan scrambled jets, broadcast warnings and activated missile defences
* It is the largest incursion by China's Air Force since June 15, and comes amid heightened tensions in the region
China has flown 25 aircraft into Taiwan's airspace in the largest incursion for months as tensions in the region continue to build.
Taipei said 22 fighters including 18 J-16 jets and four Su-30s accompanied two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers and one Y-8 recon plane on a mission Friday.
Fighters were scrambled in response while radio warnings were broadcast and missile defences activated to monitor the situation, Taiwan's military said.
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Update #1: China marks national day with mass air incursion near Taiwan (Reuters)
Update #2: China sends 25 fighter planes toward Taiwan on National Day (AP)
WNU Editor: China is also warning the U.S. .... 'Let us meet in the sky': China boasts US Air Force should fear new arsenal (Washington Examiner).
