Taiwan says it spotted more Chinese balloons over strait, a day ahead of vote
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Taiwan's Defence Ministry has accused China of threatening aviation safety and waging psychological warfare.
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TAIPEI – Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said on Jan 12 it detected five Chinese balloons flying over the Taiwan Strait over the past 24 hours, one of which crossed the island, the latest in a spate of such balloons the ministry says it has spotted over the past month.
The ministry in January accused China of threatening aviation safety and waging psychological warfare on the island’s people with the balloons, days before key Taiwanese elections on Jan 13. REUTERS
