China Implements No-Fly Zone and Ship Ban Near Taiwan Due to Rocket Debris

China's Maritime Safety Administration has issued a warning for possible rocket debris in waters northeast of Taiwan, banning ships from entering the area on April 16. The announcement comes after China held large-scale military drills in response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's transit visit to the United States. China sent warplanes flying toward Taiwan more than 200 times over the weekend, while its navy ships circled the self-ruled island. Taiwan protested China's notice to establish a control zone to "restrict flights" in parts of northern Taiwan from April 16-18, and was able to get China to reduce the flight ban time from three days to 27 minutes on the morning of April 16.