China's M503 route allows Taiwan leeway for defense: NSB chief

Taipei, March 26 (CNA) China's designation of its M503 commercial flight route 10.2 nautical miles west of the median line of the Taiwan Strait -- 6 nautical miles west of the originally defined route -- will leave Taiwan with considerable leeway to react to any air attacks, a senior security official said Thursday.

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