After carrying out a 3-day series of military drills near Taiwan, Beijing informed Taipei that a no-fly zone will be implemented north of Taiwan the following week, NHK World reported, citing Taiwan's transportation ministry on Tuesday.
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently conducted "Joint Sword" exercises encircling Taiwan, showcasing their military might and testing integrated joint operational capabilities of multiple military services and branches. The drills included the Shandong aircraft carrier group hosting J-15 fighter sorties, along with other military services and branches continuing joint blockade and joint strike drills.
A patch worn by Taiwanese air force pilots is creating a big buzz. It shows a red-eyed Formosan black bear roaring as it holds a Taiwan flag in one paw with the other paw punching Winnie the Pooh. The fictional bear is often used to mock China’s Xi Jinping