National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby confirmed that the United States is aware of reports of Chinese drones flying near Taiwanese airspace and accused China of trying to “permanently alter” the “status quo” in the region.
“We’ve certainly noted the reports coming out of Taiwan about the overflight,” Kirby said during a gaggle with reporters on Wednesday following reports that Taiwan fired warning shots at Chinese drones encroaching on Taiwanese airspace this week.