"Taiwan Denounces Chinese Balloon Incursions as a Hazard to Aviation Safety"

Taiwan's Defense Ministry has condemned China for sending balloons that pose a threat to international aviation safety and accuses them of 'grey zone' harassment and cognitive warfare. This incident occurs as Taiwan prepares for presidential elections, with tensions between the island and Beijing already heightened. The ministry's statement highlighted the crossing of balloons over the median line and directly over Taiwan, emphasizing the need for an immediate cessation of this practice to ensure regional flight safety.