Taiwan detects 36 Chinese military planes in 24 hours. Taiwan is an autonomous island that Beijing claims as part of its territory and which it wants to seize one day, by force if necessary.
Tensions with China have also increased since the presidential election of January 13, won by the current vice-president Lai Ching-te. China criticized Ms. Hsiao's visit to the Czech Republic on Tuesday, accusing her of trying to serve "the goal of Taiwan independence", a red line for Beijing.