Chinese planes fly over Taiwan defence zone in second day of record show of force

Taipei says 39 Chinese fighter jets crossed into its defence zone in two sorties, following a 38-plane incursion on Friday

China has for the second day in a row flown more than 30 military planes towards Taiwan in yet another record show of force.

Taiwan's defence ministry said 39 aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone in two sorties on Saturday, one during the day and one at night. That followed a similar pattern on Friday, when 38 planes flew into the area south of the self-governing island.