China pressures Taiwan's Lai with most military flights in nearly 2 years

175 flights crossed median line in June, raising concerns of unintentional clash

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Chinese Chengdu J-10 fighter jets are among the aircraft that have crossed the Taiwan Strait median line. (Taiwan Defense Ministry)

TSUKASA HADANO, Nikkei staff writer

TAIPEI -- China has sent the most military aircraft in nearly two years across the informal dividing line with Taiwan, in what Taipei sees as a campaign of intimidation against new Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te.

Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported that 175 Chinese military planes flew across the Taiwan Strait median line in June.

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