epaselect epa11657894 A Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet makes an approach for landing inside the airbase in Hsinchu, Taiwan, 14 October 2024. China announced on 14 October that it will conduct the 'Joint Sword-2024B' military drills around Taiwan. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

epa11657897 Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jets refuel inside the airbase in Hsinchu, Taiwan, 14 October 2024. China announced on 14 October that it will conduct the 'Joint Sword-2024B' military drills around Taiwan. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO

epa11657886 A Taiwan Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet prepares to take off inside the airbase in Hsinchu, Taiwan, 14 October 2024. China announced on 14 October that it will conduct the 'Joint Sword-2024B' military drills around Taiwan. EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGO