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US Air Force RC-135W electronic reconnaissance aircraft
US media reported that the US military electronic reconnaissance aircraft RC-135W flew over airspace in northern Taiwan a few days ago, calling the operation “extremely unusual.” This news was denied by the Ministry of National Defense. In this regard, Chinese military expert Song Zhongping said on the 21st that if the US military sends military jets to fly over Taiwan’s airspace, this would be a provocation for both sides of the strait, leading to further deterioration of relations to across the strait.
Aviation observation “Tokyo Radar” (Tokyo Radar) and “Golf9” issued documents on the 21st that the United States Air Force electronic reconnaissance aircraft RC-135W was suspected of flying over Taipei at 11 am that day. The next (22) days, “The Drive” column reported that the United States Air Force confirmed that an RC-135W had made an “extremely unusual” flight over northern Taiwan on the 20th. However, due to operational security considerations, the military was unable to provide relevant details.
However, before US military officials admitted that the electronic reconnaissance aircraft flew over northern Taiwan, the Chinese Air Force Command issued a press release on the afternoon of the 21st to clarify that the news was false and not factual, and reiterated the military’s concern about the sea and airspace surrounding Taiwan. They can be closely monitored and treated appropriately. On the same day, Chinese military expert Song Zhongping also pointed out that if the US military sends military aircraft to fly over Taiwan’s airspace, this would be a provocation for both sides of the strait, leading to further deterioration of relations across Taiwan. of the strait.
Song Zhongping said that the Taiwanese army should give people peace of mind. On the one hand, it shows that the United States has not taken provocative actions as an ally. On the other hand, it also shows that Taiwan’s military air defense system and early warning system have good monitoring capabilities. Song Zhongping stressed that Taiwan is very close to China, and China will know if US military planes fly over Taiwan, and there is no need for the Taiwanese authorities to give an explanation.
DPP lawmaker Cai Adaptation also pointed out today (23) that it is understood that there should be no military aircraft crossing the sky over Taiwan, and that the United States should not have applied to Taiwan, because military aircraft are an extension of sovereignty. of a country, so military aircraft generally do not pass. Unless the airspace of a country is approved to pass or land, if you pass through the airspace of Taiwan, you must request it from Taiwan in advance and require a harmless passage. Otherwise, no matter how friendly a country is, once a military aircraft crosses the airspace of another country, it will be considered provocative. behavior.
US media confirmed that military aircraft crossed Taiwan, calling the operation “extremely unusual.”
In this regard, Chinese military expert Song Zhongping said on the 21st that if the US military sends military jets to fly over Taiwan’s airspace, this would be a provocation for both sides of the strait, leading to further deterioration of relations to across the strait.
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