Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

DOGE0.070.84%SOL19.370.72%USDC1.000.01%BNB287.900.44%AVAX15.990.06%XLM0.080.37%
USDT1.000%XRP0.392.6%BCH121.000.75%DOT5.710.16%ADA0.320.37%LTC85.290.38%
THE BIZNOB – Global Business & Financial News – A Business Journal – Focus On Business Leaders, Technology – Enterpeneurship – Finance – Economy – Politics & LifestyleTHE BIZNOB – Global Business & Financial News – A Business Journal – Focus On Business Leaders, Technology – Enterpeneurship – Finance – Economy – Politics & Lifestyle

Politics

Politics

Taiwan claims Chinese combat drone circled island.

Chinese and Taiwanese national flags are displayed alongside military airplanes in this illustration... Chinese and Taiwanese national flags are displayed alongside military airplanes in this illustration taken April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Chinese and Taiwanese national flags are displayed alongside military airplanes in this illustration... Chinese and Taiwanese national flags are displayed alongside military airplanes in this illustration taken April 9, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Listen to the article now

Taiwan claims a Chinese combat drone circled the island. In the latest military tensions, Taiwan’s defense ministry claimed a new Chinese combat drone that can carry a huge weapons payload had flown near Taiwan.

China, which claims democratically controlled Taiwan as its territory, has upped military pressure on the island for three years to persuade Taipei to acknowledge Beijing’s sovereignty claims.

After Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles, China held war drills surrounding Taiwan this month.

19 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, according to Taiwan’s defense ministry’s daily report.

According to a ministry map, a TB-001 drone flew around Taiwan, passing the Bashi Channel that divides Taiwan from the Philippines, then up the east of Taiwan, and finally back toward the Chinese shore.

The TB-001, dubbed the “twin-tailed scorpion” by Chinese state media, can fly high-altitude, long-range missions.

China’s nuclear-capable H-6 bomber has conducted “island encirclement” flights.

Chinese planes haven’t gone over Taiwan, and no rounds were fired. However, Taiwan patrols a larger air defense identification zone (ADIZ) to allow its forces more time to respond to attacks.

Since last year, Chinese military aircraft have crossed the middle line of the Taiwan Strait, which generally functions as an unofficial barrier between the two sides. China denies this.

Taiwan’s administration rejects China’s sovereignty claims and says only its people can decide their destiny.

 


Comment Template

You May Also Like

Business

Starting in 2024, the IRS will lower the Form 1099-K reporting threshold to $5,000 for business transactions via payment platforms like PayPal and Venmo....

Business

The stock market saw major premarket moves on February 14, 2025. Roku and Airbnb surged on strong earnings, while Moderna and Informatica fell on...

Business

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway trimmed its stake in DaVita amid a weaker 2025 outlook, causing an 8% stock decline. Rising costs and dialysis center...

Business

Stock futures dipped amid new trade policy shifts from President Trump, while GameStop surged on crypto investment speculation. Major retailers scaled back DEI commitments,...

Notice: The Biznob uses cookies to provide necessary website functionality, improve your experience and analyze our traffic. By using our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Cookie Policy.

Ok