Taiwan slams Chinese balloons as safety threat, psychological warfare. Taiwan's Defense Ministry condemned recent Chinese balloon activity near the island as a threat to aviation safety and psychological warfare. The balloons, potentially used for spying, have been sighted near major air bases ahead of Taiwan's January 13 elections. Taiwan accuses China of military and political pressure, while China dismisses these concerns as election-related hype.
Asia Daily: January 8, 2024
Asia Daily: January 8, 2024
Asia Daily: January 8, 2024
Taiwan slams Chinese balloons as safety threat, psychological warfare. Taiwan's Defense Ministry condemned recent Chinese balloon activity near the island as a threat to aviation safety and psychological warfare. The balloons, potentially used for spying, have been sighted near major air bases ahead of Taiwan's January 13 elections. Taiwan accuses China of military and political pressure, while China dismisses these concerns as election-related hype.