Taiwan reported the presence of six Chinese balloons flying over the island or through airspace just north of it. The purpose of these balloons is not publicly announced, and it remains unclear if they have an explicit military function. This comes amid a broader campaign of harassment by China against Taiwan, which it claims as its own territory. The U.S. has previously encountered similar balloons, and in early 2023, President Joe Biden vowed sharper rules to track, monitor, and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects.
Taiwan Reports Increased Chinese Balloon Activity and Presence of Warplanes
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