Taiwan says China used record 153 military aircraft in war games

TAIPEI - China used a record 153 military aircraft in war games around Taiwan, the island's government said on Oct 15, adding that such drills without prior warning were a danger to the entire region.

TAIPEI China used a record 153 military aircraft in war games around Taiwan, the island's government said on Oct 15, adding that such drills without prior warning were a danger to the entire region.

The one-day drill, designated "Joint Sword-2024B", China said, was a warning against "separatist acts" after a national day speech last week by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te that Beijing had denounced.

The drills were not a concern only for Taiwan, but risked destabilising the region, Premier Cho Jung-tai said.

"Any drills without prior warning will cause great disturbance to peace and stability in the entire region," he told reporters in Taipei.