Northern Taiwan Airspace on Friday (February 24) appeared unknown air balloon, and the Taiwan Air Force subsequently confirmed that preliminary research was used as meteorological research purposes.
According to the Taiwan United Daily report, Facebook Fan Fan Specialized "Taiwan Adiz" posted on Friday afternoon that unknown balloons appeared in the northern airspace, about 3 meters in diameter, and the Hsinchu base's illusion fighter was urgently lifted and intercepted.
The Taiwan Air Force Command subsequently confirmed that it was found to be an air balloon in the northern airspace in the afternoon.In addition, because it may affect the safety of flights, it also reports the civil aviation control unit simultaneously, reminding the aircraft to pay attention.
The Air Force Command emphasized that for the status of the air in the Taiwan Strait, the air force using joint love supervision and investigation can be fully grasped, appropriately should be appropriate, and it will continue to maintain strict warning to ensure air prevention safety.
The British Financial Times quoted reports from senior officials in Taiwan on February 13 that the Chinese military balloon has appeared in the Taiwan airspace dozens of times in recent years, with an average of once a month, which is worrying that Beijing may be preparing for the attack.
Taiwan officials emphasized that no mainland reconnaissance balloons were found in the airspace around the Taiwan Strait, and most of the balloons appeared for meteorological detection.
A poll published by the Taiwan Public Opinion Foundation on February 17 shows that more than 60 % of the public agrees that the balloon of the continental balls that floats into the Taiwan airspace will be shot down.
