Chinese 'spy' balloons spotted near Taiwanese as China steps up pressure ahead of elections
1 year ago

Chinese 'spy' balloons spotted near Taiwanese as China steps up pressure ahead of elections

India TV News  

In yet another incident of Chinese balloons infiltrating a Taiwanese island, the defence ministry claimed at least two Chinese balloons flew north of Taiwan on Sunday. According to the Defence Ministry, The balloons crossed the sensitive Taiwan Strait separating the island from China and were detected about 110 nautical miles northwest of the northern port city of Keelung on Sunday. China's potential for using weather balloons to spy on other governments came into focus earlier this year, when the United States shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean, drawing China's ire. Also Read: Chinese surveillance balloon spotted near Taiwan ahead of presidential election amid fears of interference

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Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own. China’s military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organize military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent visit …

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft, ships ahead of Lai US stopover
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft, ships ahead of Lai US stopover

New Indian Express  

TAIWAN: Taiwan said Friday it detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and ships around the island ahead of a Hawaii stopover by President Lai Ching-te, part of a Pacific tour that has sparked fury in Beijing. In the 24 hours to 6:00 am on Friday, Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected 33 Chinese aircraft and eight navy vessels in its …

Chinese warplanes track US Navy aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
4 weeks ago

Chinese warplanes track US Navy aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China deployed military aircraft and ships to track and monitor a U.S. Navy plane transiting the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, Beijing said, as the two nations continue to spar over self-ruled Taiwan. The U.S. Navy’s 7th fleet said in a statement a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft flew through the strait’s international space “in accordance with …

Taiwan quietly alters threshold to trigger air raid alarm in case of China’s incursion
4 weeks ago

Taiwan quietly alters threshold to trigger air raid alarm in case of China’s incursion

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Taiwan has been issuing air raid alerts if the …

Taiwan reports sighting of Chinese balloon near island
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan reports sighting of Chinese balloon near island

Al Jazeera  

Taipei’s defence ministry says 12 Chinese military aircraft and seven warships were detected until early Monday. Taiwan’s defence ministry has reported that a Chinese balloon had been detected over the sea to the island’s northwest, the first time since April it has flagged such an incident. It entered the island’s air defence identification zone and disappeared at 8:15pm, according to …

China balloon spotted near Taiwan amid rising tensions before presidential polls
4 weeks, 1 day ago

China balloon spotted near Taiwan amid rising tensions before presidential polls

India Today  

Taiwan's defence ministry on Monday reported that a Chinese balloon had been detected over the sea to Taiwan's north, the first time since April it has reported such an incident in what Taipei views as part of a pattern of harassment by Beijing. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, complained that in the weeks leading up to its …

Taiwan detects China’s test-firing of missiles
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan detects China’s test-firing of missiles

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Sunday it detected multiple waves of missile firings within China, days after Beijing said it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean. The ministry said in a statement that the missile firings were carried out by China’s Rocket Force and the Chinese military in Inner Mongolia as well as Gansu …

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target
3 months, 2 weeks ago

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target

The Hindu  

The new de facto U.S. ambassador to Taiwan said Wednesday that the democratic island is “not the only target” of China’s “intimidation and coercion”, with more countries cooperating with Washington to “avoid war”. “Taiwan is not the only target of PRC efforts to use intimidation and coercion to change the status quo,” said Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute …

Taiwan reports surge in Chinese air force activity after carrier passes by
5 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan reports surge in Chinese air force activity after carrier passes by

The Hindu  

Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday reported detecting a surge of Chinese military aircraft operating around the island, after a Chinese aircraft carrier passed by to the south of Taiwan on the way to drills in the Pacific. Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has complained of repeated Chinese military activity over the past four years as Beijing seeks …

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit
5 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan has said it is watching China’s military movements after detecting the most Chinese warplanes near the island in a 24-hour window so far this year, as Beijing conducts drills that are coinciding with the NATO summit in Washington, DC. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Thursday that “66 PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around …

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft around island
6 months ago

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft around island

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan's defence ministry said Saturday it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a day after Beijing said "diehard" advocates of Taiwan's independence could face the death penalty. On Saturday, Taipei's defence ministry said it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around Taiwan during the 24-hour period leading up …

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese aircraft around island
6 months ago

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese aircraft around island

The Hindu  

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on June 22 it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a day after Beijing said "diehard" advocates of Taiwan's independence could face the death penalty. On June 22, Taipei's Defence Ministry said it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around Taiwan during the 24-hour …

US fighter jets intercept high-altitude balloon over Utah, military says 'poses no threat'
10 months ago

US fighter jets intercept high-altitude balloon over Utah, military says 'poses no threat'

India TV News  

Utah: The US military intercepted a small balloon over the state of Utah on Friday and determined that it posed no threat to civil aviation or to national security. No threat to national security The appearance of the balloon comes just over a year after a US fighter jet off the coast of South Carolina dramatically shot down what it …

US military tracking high-altitude balloon flying over Western US
10 months ago

US military tracking high-altitude balloon flying over Western US

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US military is …

A small, nonthreatening balloon was intercepted by a fighter jet over Utah
10 months ago

A small, nonthreatening balloon was intercepted by a fighter jet over Utah

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — A small, nonthreatening balloon spotted flying high over the mountainous Western United States was intercepted by a fighter jet over Utah on Friday, according to the North American Aerospace Defense Command. FILE - In this image provided by the Department of Defense, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, a U.S. Air Force U-2 pilot looks down at a …

Taiwan says six Chinese balloons flew through its airspace; warplanes and ships also detected
11 months ago

Taiwan says six Chinese balloons flew through its airspace; warplanes and ships also detected

The Hindu  

Taiwan said on January 22 that six Chinese balloons either flew over the island or through airspace just north of it, while Chinese warplanes and navy ships were also detected in the area. The Defense Ministry noted the balloon sightings on a list of Chinese People’s Liberation Army activity in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. In the U.S. early …

Taiwan says 6 Chinese balloons flew through its airspace and warplanes and ships also detected
11 months ago

Taiwan says 6 Chinese balloons flew through its airspace and warplanes and ships also detected

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said Monday that six Chinese balloons either flew over the island or through airspace just north of it, while Chinese warplanes and navy ships were also detected in the area. The Defense Ministry noted the balloon sightings on a list of Chinese People’s Liberation Army activity in the waters and airspace around Taiwan. China’s campaign of …

Vantage | Taiwan's election will be the answer to China's balloons and rockets
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vantage | Taiwan's election will be the answer to China's balloons and rockets

Firstpost  

Among many strategic battles, one ongoing conflict has captured the world’s attention is the intense standoff between Taiwan and China. Mobile phones buzzed with a chilling message: “Air Raid Alert – Missile Flyover in Taiwan Airspace.” This alarming situation unfolded while Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu was addressing the press. The satellite launch appears to be a tactic to remind …

Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons, says one flew over island
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons, says one flew over island

The Hindu  

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said it had detected three more Chinese balloons flying across the Taiwan Strait, on January 3, and one of those flew over the island, the second day in a row it has reported such activity. Taiwan's Defence Ministry has since last month reported several instances of Chinese balloons flying over the sensitive Taiwan Strait, then crossing airspace …

China’s Balloons Are Back. This Time They Are Over Taiwan.
11 months, 2 weeks ago

China’s Balloons Are Back. This Time They Are Over Taiwan.

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—Nearly a year after the appearance of a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the U.S. sent relations between Beijing and Washington into free fall, high-altitude balloons from China have again been spotted floating over sensitive territory. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense said it detected a Chinese balloon flying over the island on Monday, followed by three more balloons on Tuesday. …

Taiwan spots 4 Chinese balloons in airspace weeks ahead of presidential election
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan spots 4 Chinese balloons in airspace weeks ahead of presidential election

Live Mint  

Taiwan spotted a series of unprecedented incursions by Chinese weather balloons this month as the island gears up for its upcoming presidential election, according to a Bloomberg report. Four Chinese balloons were spotted on a northeast trajectory between 8:27 a.m. and 6:41 p.m. on January 2, just a month after Taiwan began publicly disclosing such data, the report said. An …

Taiwan claims Chinese balloons near its territory
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan claims Chinese balloons near its territory

The Hindu  

Two Chinese balloons were detected moving across the median line separating Taiwan from China, with one flying directly above the island, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said on January 2. The balloons were seen crossing the median line over the Taiwan Strait — a sensitive waterway separating the island from China — late on Monday at two locations, one near …

Chinese spy balloon used American internet provider: US
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese spy balloon used American internet provider: US

Live Mint  

A US official revealed that the Chinese spy balloon, which traversed the United States in early 2023, used an American internet service provider to transmit periodic data related to navigation and location back to China, CNN reported. While the identity of the specific internet service provider remains undisclosed, CNN was informed that the balloon could communicate with Beijing as it …

China accuses Taiwan of ‘hyping up’ military threat ahead of elections
11 months, 3 weeks ago

China accuses Taiwan of ‘hyping up’ military threat ahead of elections

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary polls on January 13 are expected to shape the island’s relations with Beijing. China has accused Taiwan of deliberately “hyping up” a military threat from Beijing for electoral gains ahead of the island’s January polls. “The Democratic Progressive Party authorities are deliberately hyping up the so-called ‘military threat from the mainland’ and exaggerating tensions,” China’s Ministry …

Taiwan spots Chinese warships, aircraft near island ahead of elections
1 year ago

Taiwan spots Chinese warships, aircraft near island ahead of elections

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan has reported spotting Chinese warships around the island and aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait’s sensitive median line weeks before elections in the democratically governed nation. Ten aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait, or areas close by, working with Chinese warships to carry out “joint combat readiness patrols”, the ministry said, adding that its armed forces have taken steps to respond. …

Two Chinese balloons spotted near Taiwan territory ahead of presidential election
1 year ago

Two Chinese balloons spotted near Taiwan territory ahead of presidential election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two Chinese balloons flew north …

Taiwan reports 2 Chinese balloons near its territory as China steps up pressure ahead of elections
1 year ago

Taiwan reports 2 Chinese balloons near its territory as China steps up pressure ahead of elections

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Two Chinese balloons flew north of Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as China increases pressure on the self-ruled territory it claims as its own ahead of a presidential election in January. The balloons crossed the sensitive Taiwan Strait separating the island from China and were detected about 110 nautical miles northwest of the northern port …

Taiwan’s presidential candidates will hold a televised debate as the race heats up
1 year ago

Taiwan’s presidential candidates will hold a televised debate as the race heats up

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The three candidates running in next month’s Taiwanese presidential election will hold a televised debate on Dec. 30 as the race heats up under pressure from China. The outcome of the Jan. 13 election could have a major effect on relations between China and the United States, which is bound by its own laws to provide Taiwan …

Taiwan says it spotted a Chinese surveillance balloon as the island’s election nears
1 year ago

Taiwan says it spotted a Chinese surveillance balloon as the island’s election nears

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says it spotted a Chinese surveillance balloon in the Taiwan Strait along with a large-scale movement of military aircraft and ships. The ministry referred to it both as a ”PLA surveillance balloon” and as “PRC’s balloon,” using the acronym for the People’s Republic of China, China’s official name. China’s Defense Ministry offered no comment, …

Taiwan detects Chinese balloon, fighter jets crossing median line
1 year ago

Taiwan detects Chinese balloon, fighter jets crossing median line

Al Jazeera  

Activity along Taiwan Strait comes as Taipei is on high alert for Chinese interference ahead of elections next month. Taiwan has said that a dozen Chinese fighter jets and a balloon crossed the Taiwan Strait’s sensitive median line, as tensions simmer about a month before the island’s presidential election. Offering details of Chinese missions on Friday, Taiwan’s defence ministry said …

China's Spy Balloon in US: Intelligence agents share intimate details about February incident
1 year, 3 months ago

China's Spy Balloon in US: Intelligence agents share intimate details about February incident

Hindustan Times  

Truth about the Chinese spy balloon has been uncovered by US intelligence. The Chinese spy balloon incident in February had caused much furore in international arena. Pilot's Selfie With Chinese Spy Balloon: US Air Force pilot looks down at the suspected Chinese surveillance balloon. The alleged Chinese spy balloon was downed by the US Air Force fighter aircraft, over the …

Taiwan decries China's 'military harassment' after warplanes detected
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan decries China's 'military harassment' after warplanes detected

The Hindu  

Taiwan urged China on Tuesday to stop "military harassment" that risked damaging regional security after it said 24 Chinese warplanes were detected near the island. China has ratcheted up military and political pressure on self-ruled Taiwan since President Tsai Ing-wen came to power in 2016 because she rejects Beijing's stance that the island is part of Chinese territory. "The People's …

Did US deviate from usual sanctions after China balloon incursion? GOP chairman subpoenas documents
1 year, 5 months ago

Did US deviate from usual sanctions after China balloon incursion? GOP chairman subpoenas documents

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Foreign Affairs chairman said Wednesday he subpoenaed the State Department for classified documents that could indicate whether the U.S. deviated from its plans for sanctioning China after a Chinese surveillance balloon traversed sensitive military sites across North America Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, said he has subpoenaed the department’s “competitive actions” calendars, a classified list of actions …

Chinese spy balloons spotted over Asia, report
1 year, 5 months ago

Chinese spy balloons spotted over Asia, report

Live Mint  

Months after the shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon off the US coast, a few more such airships were spotted over Japan and Taiwan lately, reported the British media broadcaster, BBC on Monday. Based on the pieces of evidence collected by an artificial intelligence company, BBC reported the presence of China's spy balloon program in the Asian subcontinent. In …

Leaked Intelligence Doc Says US Officials Aware of Four Additional Chinese Spy Balloons: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Leaked Intelligence Doc Says US Officials Aware of Four Additional Chinese Spy Balloons: Report

News 18  

US intelligence officials were aware of four additional Chinese spy balloons, apart from the one that flew over the North American space and was shot down earlier in February, a report has said. The Washington Post, quoting leaked Pentagon documents, said that apart from the prominently reported China spy balloon incident, a second balloon flew over an American carrier strike …

US intelligence was aware of four extra Chinese spy balloons, leaked Pentagon data reveals
1 year, 8 months ago

US intelligence was aware of four extra Chinese spy balloons, leaked Pentagon data reveals

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US intelligence agencies were reportedly aware of four extra Chinese …

Taiwan highly vulnerable to Chinese air attack, leaked documents show
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan highly vulnerable to Chinese air attack, leaked documents show

The Telegraph  

However, the intelligence does also suggest that Beijing would struggle to sustain a foothold on Taiwan, allowing an opening for the US, Taiwan and its allies to quickly thwart an invasion. ‘Sending fake aid workers’ Meanwhile, a senior Tory MP warned that Beijing could attempt to covertly invade Taiwan by sending fake aid workers in the aftermath of a typhoon. …

China stalls US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Beijing visit over US investigation into its 'spy balloon'
1 year, 8 months ago

China stalls US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's Beijing visit over US investigation into its 'spy balloon'

ABC  

China has refused to let US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visit Beijing over concerns the FBI will release the results of an investigation into the downed suspected Chinese spy balloon, according to a report in the Financial Times. Key points: China is stalling while it remains unclear what US would do with the information from the FBI report, four …

US shared clues after downing Chinese balloon
1 year, 8 months ago

US shared clues after downing Chinese balloon

Hindustan Times  

Two months after the US shot down a giant Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina, a top American military official on Monday said that the United States Air Force shared some details of the incident, including how the airship was brought down and the tactical challenges involved, with several air forces, including the Indian Air Force. He …

Discussed shooting down of Chinese spy balloon with India, says U.S. General
1 year, 8 months ago

Discussed shooting down of Chinese spy balloon with India, says U.S. General

The Hindu  

The U.S. has discussed the shooting down of the Chinese spy balloon with India and the challenges involved in its taking down, according to General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Commander, U.S. Pacific Air Forces. He also said that for the first time ever, two B-1 long range bombers of the U.S. Air Force will join the bilateral air exercise Cope India …

Still assessing what exactly intel China was able to gather from spy balloon, says Pentagon
1 year, 8 months ago

Still assessing what exactly intel China was able to gather from spy balloon, says Pentagon

Firstpost  

The comments from the Pentagon came after a media report said the Chinese spy balloon gathered information about some of the US military sites through electronic signals. Washington: The United States has said it is still doing an assessment of what exactly intelligence information China was able to gather from its spy balloon that flew over sensitive American military sites …

Chinese spy balloon sent data about US military sites back to Beijing
1 year, 8 months ago

Chinese spy balloon sent data about US military sites back to Beijing

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Chinese spy balloon that passed through American airspace in …

Chinese spy balloon gathered information from sensitive U.S. military sites, says report
1 year, 8 months ago

Chinese spy balloon gathered information from sensitive U.S. military sites, says report

The Hindu  

A Chinese spy balloon that flew across the U.S. was able to gather intelligence from several sensitive American military sites and transmit it back to Beijing in real-time, despite the Biden administration's efforts to block it, a media report said on April 3. A suspected Chinese spy balloon said to be the size of three buses, was spotted over the …

Chinese spy balloon gathered intelligence from sensitive US military sites: Report
1 year, 8 months ago

Chinese spy balloon gathered intelligence from sensitive US military sites: Report

India TV News  

Chinese spy balloons row: Nearly three months after the first Chinese spy balloon was detected over the skies of the United States, senior US officials claimed it had gathered intelligence from several sensitive American military sites. Chinese spy balloon row It is worth mentioning an alleged Chinese "spy balloon" was detected hovering over the skies of the United States on …

Asia Strains to Adapt to US Pushback Against China
1 year, 9 months ago

Asia Strains to Adapt to US Pushback Against China

The Diplomat  

The deep partisan divide within the U.S. Congress will only intensify as legislators start gearing up for the 2024 elections in earnest. Whether or not key U.S. allies and partners in Asia share Washington’s ever-hawkish stance toward China is another issue. As the high-profile committee’s chairman, Rep. Mike Gallagher is rapidly emerging as a key driver in setting the U.S. …

The Chinese balloon saga could be part of a new space race closer to Earth
1 year, 9 months ago

The Chinese balloon saga could be part of a new space race closer to Earth

NPR  

The Chinese balloon saga could be part of a new space race closer to Earth Enlarge this image toggle caption Chad Fish/AP Chad Fish/AP TAIPEI, Taiwan — Back in March 2018, Chinese officials and key state scientists gathered in Beijing to celebrate the start of a new front in research: near space. These airships, officials and researchers say, are not …

US refused to share information on downed Chinese balloon, says China
1 year, 9 months ago

US refused to share information on downed Chinese balloon, says China

India Today  

China's foreign ministry said on Friday that the United States had refused to reply to a Chinese request for information on the balloon that it had shot downed off the coast of South Carolina earlier this month. The Chinese balloon, which Beijing denies was a government spy vessel, spent a week flying over the United States and Canada before President …

Pentagon releases pilot's close-up photo of Chinese balloon
1 year, 10 months ago

Pentagon releases pilot's close-up photo of Chinese balloon

ABC  

A U-2 pilot flying high above the Chinese spy balloon took a close-up photo of the large white orb just a day before the Air Force shot it down off the South Carolina coast. Key points: The balloon was shot down earlier this month by the US Air Force Afterwards, the Pentagon said Navy ships and submersibles recovered the massive …

US Air Force releases new image of suspected Chinese spy balloon
1 year, 10 months ago

US Air Force releases new image of suspected Chinese spy balloon

Al Jazeera  

The photograph was taken from the cockpit of a U-2 spy plane as it flew above the alleged surveillance balloon on February 3. The United States Department of Defence has released a new photo depicting a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon as it travelled across North America earlier this month, igniting a political firestorm. According to the Department of Defence, the …

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