Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months

25/11/2024 13:10

        Taiwan's defence ministry on Monday reported that a Chinese balloon had been detected over the sea to Taiwan's north, the first time since April it has
        reported such an incident in what Taipei views as part of a pattern of harassment by Beijing.
        
        Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, complained that in the weeks leading up to its presidential election in January Chinese balloon activity took place at an "unprecedented scale".
        
        It described the incidents as part of a Chinese pressure campaign - so-called grey-zone warfare designed to exhaust a foe using irregular tactics without open combat.
        
        Taiwan strongly objects to China’s sovereignty claims and says only the island’s people can decide their future.