Taiwan denounces that 37 Chinese fighters have crossed its airspace

MADRID, 8 Jun. (EUROPA PRESS) -

Taiwan's Defense Ministry has reported that 37 Chinese warplanes have crossed its airspace, and four warships were detected in the vicinity of the island.

The incursions have occurred from the Western Pacific area as long-range aerial reconnaissance training, as published by the Ministry on its Twitter account.

Thus, they have indicated that the Armed Forces of the Republic of China have monitored the situation and have assigned CAP aircraft, Navy vessels and land-based missile systems to respond to these activities.

The escalation of tensions in the region began with the trip to the island of the then Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, in August of last year. The situation worsened after the visit of the president of Taiwan, Tsai Ing Wen, to the North American country, where she met several US congressmen despite warnings from Beijing.

Taiwan has had an independent government since 1949, but China considers the territory under its sovereignty. The Chinese government's fundamental policy towards Taiwan has so far been one of peaceful reunification under the "one country, two systems" principle.