TAIPEI, Taiwan — On Saturday, China sent more than 30 military warplanes toward Taiwan, marking the second major show of force in as many days.
Taiwan, which is located off China’s east coast, is claimed by China. During a civil war in 1949, the two divided when the Communists gained control of mainland China and the opposing Nationalists established a government on Taiwan. On Friday, the Communist Party celebrated its 72nd year in power.
Su Tseng-chang, Taiwan’s premier, spoke out against the first day’s flights on Saturday.
While visiting the inauguration ceremony of a technology park in southern Taiwan, he remarked, “China has long committed violent and barbaric activities to threaten regional peace.”
According to the Defense Ministry, 20 planes flew throughout the day on Saturday and another 19 at night. The majority of them were recognised as J-17 and SU-30 fighter planes.