US military aircraft flies over Taiwan Strait as China monitors operation

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First seen: Aug 22, 2026, 8:02 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A US military aircraft flew over the Taiwan Strait, and Chinese authorities monitored the operation. The incident reflects ongoing military tension around Taiwan.

SO WHAT?

Military activity in the Taiwan Strait carries escalation risks between the United States and China.

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elmundo.eses

China mantiene el pulso sobre Taiwan con nuevos ejercicios militares con fuego real en el estrecho

Aug 22, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC

infobae.comes

Tensión en Asia: un avión militar estadounidense sobrevoló el estrecho de Taiwán y el régimen chino vigiló la operación

Aug 22, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC