Taiwan fires warning shots at drones from China

Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen watches soldiers operate equipment during a visit to a naval station (Taiwan Ministry of National Defense via AP)

Taiwan’s military fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline, underscoring heightened tensions and the self-ruled island’s resolve to respond to new provocations.

Taiwan’s forces said in a statement that troops had taken the action on Tuesday after drones were found hovering over the Kinmen island group.