Bharat Express

Chinese

Taiwan dispatched aircraft, navy ships, and missile systems to monitor Chinese actions

Taiwan's military has monitored the situation and employed (air patrol) aircraft, Navy vessels, and coastal missile systems in response to the detected activities

The security and prosperity of the Taiwan Strait region are closely related to global development and stability

Blinken also had a separate meeting at the State Department with Japan's Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa

The northern balloon was sighted 45 nautical miles (83 km) north of Hsinchu

Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its sovereignty and has increased military and political pressures on President Tsai Ing-wen's government

Taiwanese officials have reported six cases in December so far

The island serves as a hub for the mineral-rich country's production of nickel

Xi also stressed the importance of strengthening self-reliance in key science and technology sectors

China has increased military pressure on Taiwan