China Implements Ban on Vessels Near Taiwan to Avoid Rocket Debris.

China's maritime safety agency has announced a ban on vessels from an area near Taiwan on Sunday due to the possibility of falling rocket debris. The move comes amid tension in the region over Chinese military exercises around Taiwan, and a reported no-fly zone in the same location. Japan has sought details from Beijing on the no-fly zone, which is said to be due to a falling object related to a launch vehicle. Taiwan's government confirmed the no-fly zone, which will affect around 33 flights, but said China had shortened the stipulation to just 27 minutes on Sunday morning after Taipei protested.