Taiwan condemns China’s new aviation route crossing the Taiwan Strait

Taiwan Criticizes China’s Opened Aviation Route

• Taipei condemns China’s move to open a sensitive aviation route through the Taiwan Strait.

• The move could increase tensions and regional unease.

• Taiwan’s top China policy body criticizes Beijing for disregarding consensus and Taiwan’s public opinion.

• Beijing adjusted the M503 north-to-south route through the Taiwan Strait in January 2024 and opened two west-to-east connecting flight paths.

• The newly-activated route aims to alleviate pressure from increased flights.