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Chinese Warplane Cross Taiwan Strait

by VOA News

   Ten Chinese air force planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line,
   Taiwan's National Defense Ministry said Sunday.

   The strait is generally viewed as the unofficial border between Taiwan
   and China.

   The ministry also said four Chinese ships conducted combat patrols
   Sunday.

   Taiwan deployed its own aircraft and ships in response to China's
   moves.

   This marks the second time in less than a week that China has stepped
   up military activities around Taiwan.

   On Thursday, Taiwan reported that 37 Chinese military aircraft had
   flown into China's air defense zone.

   Taiwan is democratically governed, but China claims it as Chinese
   territory.