Taiwan scrambles jets to confront Chinese fighters after rare incursion

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Taiwan scrambles jets to confront Chinese fighters after rare incursion

Hong Kong (CNN)Taiwan has accused China of “reckless and provocative” action, after two Chinese air force jets crossed a maritime border separating the island from the mainland.

The island’s military scrambled fighter planes after it said two Chinese J-11 fighter jets crossed the border within the waters of the Taiwan Strait, known as the median line, at about 11 a.m. on Sunday.
“Two PLAAF J-11 jets violated the long-held tacit agreement by crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait. It was an intentional, reckless and provocative action. We’ve informed regional partners and condemn China for such behavior,” the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement