- A Chinese reconnaissance drone entered Taiwan's airspace over the Pratas Island in the South China Sea.
- Taiwan's defense ministry condemned the drone's violation as provocative and destabilizing to the region.
- China defended the drone's flight as routine military training, amid increasing pressure on Taiwan.
A: Hey! Did you hear anything about Taiwan?
B: No! What's up?
A: Apparently, a Chinese drone flew into Taiwan's airspace! Near an island they control.
B: Seriously? Where?
A: It was near Pratas Island. It happened early Saturday morning.
A: It was only there for about four minutes. They warned it away.
B: Wow, that’s a bit scary, isn’t it? Taiwan's defense ministry is really worried.
A: Yeah, they think it’s messing with peace in the area. They’re watching closely.
B: What does China say about it?
A: China says it was just normal training. They think it's totally fine.
A: They’ve been doing this a lot lately, sending planes and ships near Taiwan.
B: That doesn't sound good at all. Hopefully, things stay calm!
- Taiwan's defense ministry condemned the drone's violation as provocative and destabilizing to the region.
- China defended the drone's flight as routine military training, amid increasing pressure on Taiwan.
A: Hey! Did you hear anything about Taiwan?
B: No! What's up?
A: Apparently, a Chinese drone flew into Taiwan's airspace! Near an island they control.
B: Seriously? Where?
A: It was near Pratas Island. It happened early Saturday morning.
A: It was only there for about four minutes. They warned it away.
B: Wow, that’s a bit scary, isn’t it? Taiwan's defense ministry is really worried.
A: Yeah, they think it’s messing with peace in the area. They’re watching closely.
B: What does China say about it?
A: China says it was just normal training. They think it's totally fine.
A: They’ve been doing this a lot lately, sending planes and ships near Taiwan.
B: That doesn't sound good at all. Hopefully, things stay calm!
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Summary
Chinese drone violated Taiwan's airspace near Pratas Island in the South China Sea. Taiwan condemned the action as provocative, while China defended it as routine training. Tensions rise amid increasing pressure on Taiwan. #Taiwan #China #SouthChinaSea
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260118_03/#summary
Date: Jan. 18, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-18
Created: 2026/01/19 05:40
Updated: 2026/01/19 07:20
Last Read: 2026/01/19 07:20