Taiwan slams aviation safety 'threat' from China balloons

Taipei (AFP) Jan 6, 2024

Taiwan's defence ministry condemned Beijing on Saturday for sending balloons across the median line that separates the self-ruled island and China, saying they pose a "serious threat" to aviation routes and are a form of harassment. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has in recent years stepped up military and political pressure - sending in an unprecedented number of fighter