The Chinese air force has dispatched more planes into Taiwan's air defense zone, the Taiwanese military announced on Saturday, one day after the zone's heaviest intrusion yet.

China launched the first wave of 20 aircraft into Taiwan, followed by a second wave a few hours later. Approximately 80 planes, including fighter jets and bombers, have flown toward the democratically-run country in the last two days.

Taiwan is considered a breakaway province by Beijing, which claims it as part of its sovereignty. China has been increasing pressure on the self-ruled nation while opposing its participation in international organizations such as the United Nations since the two countries split in 1949.

In recent years, the regime has been sending planes to Taiwan on a near-daily basis, but this has increased considerably in recent days.

The new incursions came a day after the communist colossus commemorated the People's Republic of China's (PRC) establishment in 1949 by deploying two waves of aircraft into Taiwan.

Taiwan is considered a breakaway province by Beijing, which claims it as part of its sovereignty. China has been increasing pressure on the self-ruled nation while opposing its participation in international organizations such as the United Nations since the two countries split in 1949.

In recent years, the regime has been sending planes to Taiwan on a near-daily basis, but this has increased considerably in recent days.

The new incursions came a day after the communist colossus commemorated the People's Republic of China's (PRC) establishment in 1949 by deploying two waves of aircraft into Taiwan.

Last week, China dispatched 24 fighter jets to Taiwan after announcing its intention to join a Pacific trade bloc to which China is also a member.