Source: Global Network [Global Network Report] Combining news from Taiwanese media and the social media "Aircraft Spots" that records the dynamics of military aircraft, two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bombers flew towards the southeastern waters of Taiwan and were interc

Source: Global Network

[Global Network Report] Based on information from Taiwanese media and the social media "Aircraft Spots" that records the dynamics of military aircraft, two US Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bombers flew towards the southeastern waters of Taiwan. And the fuel is replenished by aerial tankers. Taiwanese media mentioned that two bombers were spotted in the relevant waters today (25th).

"Aircraft Watch" posted on Twitter on the evening of the 24th that "U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers HUGE01 and HUGE02 departed from Guam Anderson Air Force Base for the South China Sea. Provided by U.S. Air Force (tanker) KC-135R PEARL11 Tanker support was provided.” In addition, the tweet also posted a flight route map, but did not mention the time of the operation.

Taiwan's "United Daily News" quoted "Aircraft Watch" news as saying that two US Air Force B1B bombers were spotted in the southeastern waters of Taiwan today (25th). The report also stated that Chen Guohua, spokesman for Taiwan's "Air Force Command", said that Taiwan's air force would not comment on information on civilian aircraft military websites or third-party military developments. The

report mentioned that "Aircraft Watch" also uploaded on Twitter on the 25th of last month that two US Air Force B-1B bombers took off from Andersen Air Force Base (Andersen AFB) in Guam and flew northwest of Taiwan.

Regarding the transit of U.S. military aircraft and ships across the Taiwan Strait, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made it clear that the Taiwan issue is related to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and is the most important and sensitive issue in Sino-US relations. We urge the U.S. to abide by the one-China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-U.S. joint communiqués, and handle Taiwan-related issues prudently and properly to avoid damaging Sino-U.S. relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

Regarding the US military aircraft passing through the South China Sea airspace, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has previously stated that China respects and safeguards the freedom of navigation and overflight enjoyed by all countries in accordance with international law, but firmly opposes relevant countries using the banner of freedom of navigation and overflight to harm coastal countries. sovereignty and security, disrupting regional peace and stability.