A Chinese reconnaissance drone briefly flew ‍over the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands at the top end of ​the South China Sea on Saturday (January 17, 2026), in ‌what Taiwan’s defence ministry called a “provocative and irresponsible” ​move.

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