Taiwan has detected another Chinese balloon crossing the sensitive median line separating the island from China, marking the third such incident this month. The Chinese balloons have become a politically sensitive matter, especially as Taiwan is on high alert ahead of presidential elections next month. This follows the previous sightings on December 7 and 18.
While Taiwan’s defense ministry suggests that the balloon on December 18 might be a weather balloon, tensions persist in the region. China claims Taiwan as its territory, and Beijing has increased political and military pressure on the self-ruled island. The recent incidents add to concerns about potential Chinese influence over Taiwan’s elections.