China jets buzz Taiwan as US envoy visits

By Ben Blanchard and Yew Lun Tian
Updated September 18 2020 - 8:01pm, first published 7:54pm
Keith Krach's official visit to Taiwan follows a visit in August by US Health Secretary Alex Azar.
Keith Krach's official visit to Taiwan follows a visit in August by US Health Secretary Alex Azar.

Taiwan has scrambled fighter jets as Chinese aircraft buzzed the island, including crossing the sensitive mid-line of the Taiwan Strait, in an escalation of tensions the same day a senior US official began meetings in Taipei.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Narooma news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.