Taiwan reports Chinese balloon found on northern island
1 year, 10 months ago

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon found on northern island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says a Chinese weather balloon landed on one of its outlying islands, amid U.S. accusations that such craft have been dispatched worldwide to spy on Washington and its allies. Information on the equipment was written in the simplified Chinese characters used on the mainland rather than the traditional on Taiwan, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said. On Thursday, President Joe Biden said the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects, following three weeks of high-stakes drama sparked by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon transiting much of the country. Biden has directed national security adviser Jake Sullivan to lead an “interagency team” to review U.S. procedures after the U.S. shot down the Chinese balloon, as well as three other objects that Biden said the U.S. now believes were most likely “benign” objects launched by private companies or research institutions.

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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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Taiwan sends up fighters as Chinese warplanes cross strait's median line
1 year, 6 months ago

Taiwan sends up fighters as Chinese warplanes cross strait's median line

The Hindu  

Taiwan's air force scrambled into action on June 11 after spotting 10 Chinese warplanes crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as the island's defence ministry said four Chinese warships also carried out combat patrols. This is the second time in less than a week that Taiwan has reported renewed Chinese military activity, after 37 Chinese military aircraft …

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. …

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 …

China aircraft carrier in drills near Taiwan amid rising tension
1 year, 8 months ago

China aircraft carrier in drills near Taiwan amid rising tension

Al Jazeera  

Shandong carrier reported off east coast as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen flies home after meeting US House Speaker. China’s second aircraft carrier, the Shandong, is engaged in an exercise in the western Pacific amid heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait over a meeting between President Tsai Ing-wen and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy. The Shandong, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

A Chinese spy balloon, missiles and ‘UFOs’: What we’ve learned about string of objects shot down by the US
1 year, 10 months ago

A Chinese spy balloon, missiles and ‘UFOs’: What we’ve learned about string of objects shot down by the US

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 Before President Joe Biden ordered the US military to shoot …

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon found on northern island
1 year, 10 months ago

Taiwan reports Chinese balloon found on northern island

The Hindu  

Taiwan's Defence Ministry says a Chinese weather balloon landed on one of its outlying islands, amid U.S. accusations that such craft have been dispatched worldwide to spy on Washington and its allies. Explained | Chinese balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in U.S. sky Washington is Taiwan's closest military and diplomatic ally, despite a lack of formal ties, which were …

Fact Check: Chinese 'spy' balloon wreckage? Nope, this video is at least 6 years old!
1 year, 10 months ago

Fact Check: Chinese 'spy' balloon wreckage? Nope, this video is at least 6 years old!

India Today  

A suspected Chinese “spy” balloon was shot down by the US airforce in Early February. People sharing the clip claimed that this was the first video of the alleged Chinese “spy” balloon that was shot down. Some of these clips also contained the text, "What our US apparently doesn't want us to see about what the Chinese Spy Balloons look …

U.S. has had contacts with China over 'spy balloon': Pentagon official
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S. has had contacts with China over 'spy balloon': Pentagon official

The Hindu  

The United States has communicated with Beijing on the alleged Chinese surveillance balloon shot down on February 4, after Pentagon overtures were rebuffed for days, a Defense official said on February 12. "There have been contacts made with the PRC on the high altitude balloon," Assistant Secretary of Defense Melissa Dalton told reporters, referring to the People's Republic of China. …

US in touch with China over 'spy' balloon, says Pentagon official
1 year, 10 months ago

US in touch with China over 'spy' balloon, says Pentagon official

India Today  

The United States has communicated with Beijing on the alleged Chinese surveillance balloon shot down on February 4, after Pentagon overtures were rebuffed for days, a defence official said Sunday. "There have been contacts made with the PRC on the high altitude balloon," Assistant Secretary of Defense Melissa Dalton told reporters, referring to the People's Republic of China. US Defense …

China accuses U.S. of flying spy balloons into Chinese airspace more than 10 times
1 year, 10 months ago

China accuses U.S. of flying spy balloons into Chinese airspace more than 10 times

NPR  

China accuses U.S. of flying spy balloons into Chinese airspace more than 10 times Enlarge this image toggle caption Kyodo via Reuters Kyodo via Reuters TAIPEI, Taiwan — China claimed Monday that the United States flew spy balloons into Chinese airspace more than 10 times since January 2022 without Beijing's permission, accusations that further ratcheted up tensions between the two …

Column: Chinese balloon is gone, but it’s still making U.S.-China relations harder to manage
1 year, 10 months ago

Column: Chinese balloon is gone, but it’s still making U.S.-China relations harder to manage

LA Times  

A U.S. fighter jet shot down the large Chinese balloon over the Atlantic Ocean off South Carolina on Feb. 4. The incident, and the larger Chinese program it revealed, is a serious obstacle to one of Biden’s top foreign policy goals: stabilizing the prickly U.S. relationship with Beijing. China insisted the vehicle was a civilian weather balloon and demanded its …

China balloon row: Designed to gather 'sensitive' information from targets across globe, alleges United States
1 year, 10 months ago

China balloon row: Designed to gather 'sensitive' information from targets across globe, alleges United States

India TV News  

China balloon row: The China balloon shot down by the United States was equipped to detect and collect intelligence signals as part of a huge, military-linked aerial surveillance program that targeted more than 40 countries, the Biden administration declared on Thursday, citing imagery from American U-2 spy planes. The latest accusations, she said, “may be part of the U.S. side’s …

US may target Chinese entities linked to spy balloon, says State Department official
1 year, 10 months ago

US may target Chinese entities linked to spy balloon, says State Department official

Firstpost  

Washington: The United States will explore taking action against entities connected to China’s military that supported the flight of a Chinese spy balloon into US airspace last week, a senior State Department official said on Thursday. Jean-Pierre told reporters the United States would also look at broader efforts to “expose and address” China’s larger surveillance activities that pose a threat …

Chinese Spy Balloon Equipped To Collect Intelligence Signals, Says US
1 year, 10 months ago

Chinese Spy Balloon Equipped To Collect Intelligence Signals, Says US

ABP News  

The Chinese balloon shot down by the US military had the capability to detect and collect intelligence signals as part of a huge, military-linked aerial surveillance program that had flown over "more than 40 countries across five continents", said the Biden administration on Thursday, reported the Associated Press. "High-resolution imagery from U-2 flybys revealed that the high-altitude balloon was capable …

Chinese spy balloon row: China declined US call citing non-conducive atmosphere for talks
1 year, 10 months ago

Chinese spy balloon row: China declined US call citing non-conducive atmosphere for talks

India Today  

China declined Washington’s request for a telephonic call between US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Beijing counterpart Gen Wei Fenghe, the Pentagon has said, after US fighter jets shot down a Chinese spy balloon which entered US airspace. Aiming for a quick talk that could sort out tensions between the two nations, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reached out to …

US says China balloon could collect intelligence signals & was part of…
1 year, 10 months ago

US says China balloon could collect intelligence signals & was part of…

Hindustan Times  

China’s balloon that crossed the United States was equipped to collect intelligence signals and was part of a huge, military-linked aerial spy program that targeted more than 40 countries, the Biden administration said Thursday, outlining the scope and capabilities of the huge balloon that captivated the country's attention before the U.S. shot it down. The statement from a senior State …

Chinese balloon was ‘clearly for intelligence surveillance’: US
1 year, 10 months ago

Chinese balloon was ‘clearly for intelligence surveillance’: US

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – The United States has released new details about the alleged Chinese “spy” balloon that flew over the country last week, saying the aircraft was “clearly” used to gather intelligence. “The high altitude balloon’s equipment was clearly for intelligence surveillance and inconsistent with the equipment onboard weather balloons,” the US official said in a written statement. “The United …

Chinese spy balloon was capable of collecting communications signals, flown over more than 40 countries: US
1 year, 10 months ago

Chinese spy balloon was capable of collecting communications signals, flown over more than 40 countries: US

India TV News  

Chinese spy balloon: The US State Department on Thursday said that the Chinese spy balloon shot down by the US military over the Atlantic Ocean was capable of collecting communications signals. The State Department said it was part of a fleet of surveillance balloons directed by the Chinese military that had flown over more than 40 countries across continents. US …

‘Spy balloon part of wider Chinese snooping plan, dozens flown since 2018’: US
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Spy balloon part of wider Chinese snooping plan, dozens flown since 2018’: US

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Chinese ‘spy balloon’ shot down by the US on Saturday was not a random ‘weather balloon’ blown off the course as claimed by China, but a part of a broader Chinese aerial surveillance programme ran by the People’s Liberation Army of China, US intelligence officials have said. WATCH: Just when China’s ‘spy’ balloon was shot down by …

Chinese spy balloons have targeted several countries, including India: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Chinese spy balloons have targeted several countries, including India: Report

The Hindu  

China has operated a fleet of spy balloons targeting several countries including India and Japan, a media report has said, days after the U.S. military shot down a Chinese surveillance craft floating over sensitive installations in the country. U.S. officials have briefed its friends and allies including India on the finds of the Chinese surveillance balloon that was shot down …

China’s conducted spy balloon program for years, Pentagon says
1 year, 10 months ago

China’s conducted spy balloon program for years, Pentagon says

LA Times  

The Pentagon says the balloon shot down off the South Carolina coast was part of a large surveillance program that China has been conducting for “several years.” The Chinese balloon shot down off the South Carolina coast was part of a large surveillance program that China has been conducting for “several years,” the Pentagon said Wednesday. World & Nation Navy …

China says will ‘safeguard interests’ over balloon shootdown
1 year, 10 months ago

China says will ‘safeguard interests’ over balloon shootdown

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China said Tuesday it will “resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests” over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon by the United States, as relations between the two countries deteriorate further. Beijing’s attitude has hardened considerably following a surprisingly mild initial response on Friday, in which it described the balloon’s presence as an accident and …

U.S. rules out returning balloon debris to China
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S. rules out returning balloon debris to China

The Hindu  

The United States on Monday ruled out returning to China the debris of the surveillance balloon which was shot down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South Carolina on Saturday. The U.S. military intensified its efforts to collect the remnants of the high-altitude surveillance balloon from China that floated over the United States over several days last week …

China spy balloon: US military releases photos of mission to salvage debris from downed craft
1 year, 10 months ago

China spy balloon: US military releases photos of mission to salvage debris from downed craft

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. “Due to changing ocean currents, it’s possible that …

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