TAIWAN's defence ministry condemned Beijing 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, reports Taipei's Central News Agency.
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 jets and naval vessels around the island.
In December, Taipei's defence ministry began reporting the appearance of Chinese balloons around Taiwan, noting at least four incidents in which they flew directly above the island.
'Based on their recent drift path, the ballons have posed a serious threat to the safety of many international aviation routes,' the Ministry of National Defence said in a statement condemning China's 'disregard for aviation safety'.
The ministry also released an illustration Saturday showing two Chinese balloons it said had crossed the median line a day before, with one directly above the island.
'Grey zone' tactics refer to aggressive actions deployed by a state that stop short of open warfare - which many experts say is what China is doing to Taiwan with its near-daily show of military force around the island, said CNA.
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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 jets and naval vessels around the island.
In December, Taipei's defence ministry began reporting the appearance of Chinese balloons around Taiwan, noting at least four incidents in which they flew directly above the island.
'Based on their recent drift path, the ballons have posed a serious threat to the safety of many international aviation routes,' the Ministry of National Defence said in a statement condemning China's 'disregard for aviation safety'.
The ministry also released an illustration Saturday showing two Chinese balloons it said had crossed the median line a day before, with one directly above the island.
'Grey zone' tactics refer to aggressive actions deployed by a state that stop short of open warfare - which many experts say is what China is doing to Taiwan with its near-daily show of military force around the island, said CNA.
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