President Tsai Ing-wen says China’s provocations have jeopardized regional peace. Tsai was speaking Tuesday while inspecting an air force unit in the offshore island of Penghu. Tsai was referring to China’s military aggression in recent weeks.
According to the Air Force Command, Chinese military aircraft have entered Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) four times since September 17. The air force has been closely monitoring China’s moves and sending warplanes to deal with these incursions.
President Tsai said she has confidence in the nation’s well-trained air force. Tsai also said as commander in chief, she wants to assure the public that the military is capable and determined to defend the island and maintain regional peace.