Beijing Conducts Combat Readiness Patrols Around Contested Scarborough Shoal; 20 Chinese Drones Spotted Near Taiwan

Of the military aircraft spotted around the island of Taiwan today there were support and fighter aircraft, 20 drones, and fighter bombers.

TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 23 Chinese military aircraft and 6 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted operating around the island of Taiwan on December 30th, 2024.

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On Sunday, the Chinese military announced that it had conducted combat readiness patrols in the airspace and waters surrounding the contested Scarborough Shoal, known as Huangyan Dao by Beijing.

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