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Taiwan Condemns Chinese Drone Incursion Over Pratas Islands

1/17/2026

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On January 17, 2026, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said a Chinese reconnaissance drone entered Taiwan airspace and flew over the Pratas Islands for eight minutes after warnings.
Taiwan condemned the incursion as undermining regional peace and violating international norms.
The Pratas Islands lie over 400 km from mainland Taiwan and are lightly defended.
Taiwan said it would respond under combat readiness rules and stay vigilant.

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On January 17, 2026, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said a Chinese reconnaissance drone entered Taiwan airspace and flew over the Pratas Islands for eight minutes after warnings.
Taiwan condemned the incursion as undermining regional peace and violating international norms.
The Pratas Islands lie over 400 km from mainland Taiwan and are lightly defended.
Taiwan said it would respond under combat readiness rules and stay vigilant.