A long-range Chinese combat drone capable of carrying a large weapons payload has circled Taiwan. Chinese state media has referred to the drone as a TB-001, nicknamed the “two-tailed scorpion”. It is one of the largest drones in China’s military arsenal and boasts a flight range of 6000km. Taiwan’s defence ministry said it was one of 38 Chinese aircraft spotted flying around the island in 24 hours since 6am on Thursday (local time). This comes amid escalating cross-strait tensions and a visit by former US n
