Record Six Chinese Balloons Detected Over Taiwan, With One Flying Directly Above The Island

A record six Chinese balloons were detected around Taiwan, with one flying directly above the island, Taipei's defence ministry said Monday. Five were seen near the northern coastal city of Keelung while one flew above the island near southern Pingtung county, a map released by the ministry showed. "4 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and tasked appropriate forces to respond," the ministry wrote on X. 4 PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and…