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Pelosi Near Taipei; Civil Def Sirens On In China; Jets Crossing Strait

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The Taiwanese gov't has confirmed the arrival of an 'important guest' arriving at the airport in Taipei after 2230 local time, with widespread expectation that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is on the flight. Flight observers reporting a US military aircraft has started its descent into Taipei.

  • Wires reporting escalatory actions taking place in China. Unconfirmed reports that civil defence warning sirens have been turned on.
  • Beijing Daily: The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force Su-35 Fighter Jet Is Passing Through The Taiwan Strait.
  • Taiwanese fighters that were placed on standby have officially started defensive patrols per Taiwan's SETN.

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