Taiwan spotted Chinese warplanes as Xi met opposition leader in Beijing - Reuters
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Taiwan detected Chinese warplanes while China's leader Xi met with an opposition leader.
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Taiwan detected Chinese warplanes operating near its airspace as Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting with a Taiwanese opposition leader in Beijing. This military activity coincided with diplomatic talks, highlighting ongoing tensions between Beijing and Taipei. The presence of warplanes during such a high-profile political engagement underscores China's persistent military pressure on Taiwan. This event suggests a coordinated display of both diplomatic outreach and military assertion from Beijing towards the self-governed island.
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