Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Taiwan Scrambles Jets as Chinese Bombers Buzz Island

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Taiwan’s air force scrambled aircraft Friday as Chinese bombers flew around the self-ruled island, just a few hours after Taiwan vowed not to be cowed having lost another diplomatic ally amid growing Chinese pressure. Taiwan is China’s most sensitive territorial issue and a potential dangerous military flashpoint. China claims the island as its sacred territory and has vowed not to allow any attempts at what it views as Taiwan separatism. Tension between democratic Taiwan and its big...

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