Chinese military drills around Taiwan that were to conclude on 7 August, have been extended.
Taiwan's Defence Ministry said it had detected 39 Chinese air force planes and 13 navy ships in and around the Taiwan Strait on 8 August. 21 Chinese air force planes had entered Taiwan's air defence zone, including fighter jets that crossed the median line, the Ministry further said.
According to CNN, China fired 11 ballistic missiles north, south and east of Taiwan on 4 July as it held largest ever military exercises around Taiwan.
China had launched a series of exercises in multiple zones around Taiwan in retaliation to US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
During military exercises, China straddled some of the busiest shipping lanes in the world and at some points just 16.5 kms from the island's shore.
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