Taiwan reports Chinese balloons crossing sensitive median line; raises security concerns | Oneindia
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Taiwan reports Chinese balloons crossing sensitive median line; raises security concerns | Oneindia
In the latest developments in the ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China, a Chinese balloon was detected moving across the sensitive median line separating the two countries.
Taipei's Ministry of National Defence reported on December 19th that this marks the third time such an incident has occurred this month.
The self-ruled island of Taiwan, which China claims as its territory, has been on high alert due to these provocative actions.
A top Philippine general has issued a stark warning over China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea, calling Beijing's claims "illegal and coercive." Brigadier General Logico criticized China’s expanding control near Philippine waters as U.S., Philippine, and Australian forces launch massive joint military drills. With 14,000 troops and international observers involved, the Balikatan exercises underscore a growing alliance. For the first time, the U.S. deployed deadly NMESIS missile systems near Taiwan, intensifying regional tension. As military presence escalates, calls for global attention to China's maritime behavior grow louder.
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