Chinese Drone

Taiwan said a Chinese reconnaissance drone briefly entered its airspace over the Pratas Islands on Saturday, calling the incident a serious provocation that threatens regional stability in the South China Sea.

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said the drone crossed into airspace controlled by Taipei near dawn and remained there for about eight minutes before leaving following radio warnings issued on international frequencies.

The ministry described the flight as “provocative and irresponsible,” adding that it violated international norms and would draw widespread condemnation.

According to a statement from Taiwan’s military, the unmanned aircraft approached the Pratas Islands early Saturday morning and flew …