For the first time, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted two Russian and two Chinese nuclear-capable strategic bombers flying together near the Alaska region, on Wednesday (July 24), according to US defence officials.

NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese nuclear bombers near Alaska for first time

China deployed the J-16 fighter jets during joint patrol with Russia, state-run Global Times reported. The H-6K bomber also took part in the exercise along with the Russian Tu-95MS bomber.

China deployed J-16 fighter jets during joint patrol with Russia: Report

Taiwan is China's most sensitive territorial issue and a potential dangerous military flashpoint. China claims the island as its sacred territory and has vowed not to allow any attempts at what it views as Taiwan separatism

Taiwan sends aircraft to shadow Chinese bombers around island

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NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese nuclear bombers near Alaska for first time

China deployed J-16 fighter jets during joint patrol with Russia: Report

Taiwan sends aircraft to shadow Chinese bombers around island