Event Brief
Taiwan Spots Chinese Warplanes Near Island
Filed: Apr 11, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Summary: Taiwan's defense ministry reported 16 Chinese warplanes near the island as Xi met with the Taiwanese opposition leader.
WHO: Taiwan's defense ministry
WHAT: spotted 16 Chinese warplanes
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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