Taiwan says Chinese balloon floated directly over the island

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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, standing next to Vice President Lai Ching-te, delivers a speech on Jan. 1. (Taiwan Office of the President)

HIDEAKI RYUGEN, Nikkei staff writer

TAIPEI -- Two Chinese balloons crossed the median line separating Taiwan from China, Taiwan's military said Tuesday, with one balloon detected directly above the self-governed island.

This marked the first time a Chinese balloon entered Taiwan's overland airspace, based on reports by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense. Other Chinese balloons were spotted in December off Taiwan's coast.

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