Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected six more Chinese balloons flying over the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, one of which crossed the island, the latest in a spate of such balloons the ministry says it has seen over the past month-and-a-half.

Taiwan says it spotted six more Chinese balloons, one crossed island

Taiwan's defence ministry issued an alert Tuesday saying China has launched a satellite and urging caution days before the elections. Taiwan holds presidential and parliamentary elections Saturday (Jan. 13) that China has described as a choice between war and peace.

Taiwan's Defence Ministry issues air raid alert ahead of polls

Taiwan's defence ministry revealed that 17 Chinese balloons had crossed Median line. Taiwan, currently on high alert due to both military and political tensions with China, remains vigilant ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for January 13.

Taiwan claims 17 Chinese balloons cross Median line

Three Chinese balloons flew across Taiwan island and near an air base on Tuesday (Jan 2), said the Taiwanese defence ministry. This is the first time it has reported the balloons as crossing the islands.

Three Chinese balloons fly across Taiwan island days ahead of polls

Taiwan reported that two Chinese weather balloons were spotted flying across the Taiwan Strait. The Ministry added that balloons stayed north of Taiwan. This is the second time that such an incident has been reported this month.

Taiwan reports suspected Chinese balloons crossing Taiwan Strait