(TAIPEI) – Surprising analysts and enthusiasts alike, the People's Republic of China chose a novel tactic to set a dubious record, transforming political tension to an elaborate game of 'Airplane Tag.' In an audacious display of aviation skill, 103 Chinese warplanes performed an impressive tag-and-retreat maneuver toward Taiwanese airspace in a 24-hour period, marking a poignant high score that has both concerned and bemused global political spectators. The event began at 6 a.m. on Sunday and concluded at the same time the following day, perhaps to intentionally underline their matching the impressive duration of a full 'Friends' binge-session. In line with the unwritten rules of the game, the planes turned back before reaching Taiwan. China a contender in this undocumented sport, has been intensifying the stakes by conducting increasingly large 'Airplane Tag' sessions in the air and waters surrounding Taiwan, perhaps suggesting the formation of a new Olympics category - 'Political Tension Aerobics.' "It's all in good fun," commented an anonymous official from the Chinese military, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye. "What's physical boundary respect among countries, if not a game of aeronautical chicken?" Meanwhile, Taiwan's Defense Ministry, while acknowledging the record-breaking feat, remained unamused. "They really need better hobbies," spoke a terse spokesperson. "Next time, we may consider unleashing our champion trained seagulls to join their game." Whether this serves as a one-off display of audacious political aerobatics, or the beginning of a new tension-filled military trend, one thing is clear: China’s ‘Airplane Tag’ antics won't be leaving the global stage anytime soon. International observers suggest China might be planning to up the ante for the next round of this high-altitude game. Speculations are rife, with some suggesting they might go for a much-coveted "Double Century" or might introduce complex maneuvers such as "Loop-the-political-loop" or "Twist-the-diplomatic-knot." On the lighter side, there have been calls by some political humorists to include this 'Airplane Tag' in the next edition of Guinness World Records. "Who knows," said one grinning commentator, "this could just be the distraction we need from the dreary world of politics!"