25 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan's air defense identification zone

Twenty-five Chinese warplanes entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Monday, the self-ruled island's Defense Ministry said, the latest in a series of aerial incursions by China.The Chinese activity was likely a response to closer ties being forged between the United States and Taiwan. The United States said Friday it has issued new guidelines to encourage U.S. government engagement with Taiwan, with which it has no diplomatic ties.The warplanes involved in the intrusion included 14 J-16 fighter jets and four H-6K bombers, according to the Taiwan ministry. China sent 15 planes i…READ FULL ARTICLE