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Taiwan says China's no-fly zone will affect around 33 flights

A Shenzhen airline flight is seen taking off at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Taiwan April 12, 2023. REUTERS/Ann Wang

China's plan to set up a no-fly zone to the north of Taiwan on April 16 will affect about 33 flights, Taiwan's official Central News Agency (CNA) reported, citing the island's transport minister, Wang Kwo-tsai.

The impact on flights was greatly reduced after Taiwan said it had successfully urged China to drastically narrow its plan to close air space north of the island, Wang was reported as saying.

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