Taiwan says dozens of Chinese planes entered defence zone

Taiwan says a total of 39 Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone on Saturday – the largest incursion by Beijing to date.

The defence ministry said the planes entered the area in two waves, during the day and during the evening.

It comes after 38 planes, including nuclear-capable bombers, entered the zone on Friday.

China sees democratic Taiwan as a breakaway province, but Taiwan sees itself as a sovereign state.