US condemns China for ‘provocative’ aircraft sorties into Taiwan defence zone

After Beijing sends nearly 100 planes towards the island in three days, Washington says it is very concerned' by pressure on Taipei

The United States has condemned China for provocative" and destabilising" military activity after Beijing sent nearly 100 fighter jets and bombers into Taiwan's air defence zone over three consecutive days.

The United States is very concerned by the People's Republic of China's provocative military activity near Taiwan, which is destabilising, risks miscalculations, and undermines regional peace and stability," US state department spokesman Ned Price said in a statement.