The Chinese Air Force stressed that China will “resolutely uphold its national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” referring to Taiwan, as tensions rise over the island, which Beijing considers part of its territory.
Chinese Air Force spokesman Shen Jinqi said at a military air show on Sunday that the Air Force has many types of combat aircraft capable of flying over “our motherland’s precious island.”
“The People’s Liberation Army Air Force has strong will, full confidence and sufficient capacity to protect China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he added, according to China TV Network Global.
Tensions around the Taiwan Strait intensified last week over the upcoming visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a number of members of Congress to East Asia, in a trip that could include a stop in Taiwan, which China has strongly warned. .
In recent days, coinciding with the start of the Pelosi tour, China has been conducting major military exercises off its coast near Taiwan.
Source: agencies