Taiwan detects six Chinese balloons as military pressure continues
[France24 Asia-Pacific] - 02/7/2025
Taiwan's defence ministry said Friday it had detected six Chinese balloons near the island in the past 24 hours, one of the highest figures recorded. The sightings come amid ongoing military activity by Beijing, which also deployed nine aircraft, six warships and two official vessels near Taiwan.
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