They didn’t enter Taiwan’s airspace. They entered its self-proclaimed air defense identification zone, which extends well beyond its own airspace and even into mainland China.
China’s recent actions have been increasingly provocative, but it’s erroneous to state that there were incursions into Taiwanese airspace.
The 28 aircraft crossed the Taıwan Straıt median line, knowing it's provocation.
I was answering GPs question of why the news cycles.
It's solely because of the aggression and the military drills around the island by Chına.
You stated they "flew into Taiwan's airspace" which didn't actually happen.
It was wording from a news outlet, but I clarified they crossed the Taıwan Strait median line.
The point of my post still stands, wouldn't you agree?
Re:Speak softly, and carry a big chip
by RobRivera on Saturday January 21, 2023 @09:07PM
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Is it really so difficult to admit that you published an errata?
I believe I just did 2 comments above, before you joined in, why the hostility?
Is it really so difficult to focus on the actual aggression against a sovereign country and instead squabble over exactly where they were practicing to invade the country.
The point is they are practicing to invade the country, is it not?
Re:Speak softly, and carry a big chip
by mardifoufs on Saturday January 21, 2023 @09:32PM
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How is it an aggression if they didn't actually violate anything? Flying close to the edge of a border isn't aggression, it's almost common practice. Going by your standard, the US has violated pretty much every single country on earth. And no, that's not whataboutism. Precedent is extremely important in international relations and laws.
Oh, so you're disputing the reason of what the military drill is for?
https://www.newsweek.com/xi-jinping-speech-suggests-china-in...
It's no secret what they want to do with Taıwan and what these exercises are for.
2 H-6 nuclear-capable bombers flew south of the island during this combat drill.
The last military combat drill was in late December. They have been ramping up in aggression.