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Pakistan Bars Taiwan Carriers From Airspace: Report
Flight-tracking data shows at least a dozen Asia-Europe flights were rerouted over Russia, adding hours and fuel costs, according to Flightradar24.
- On Wednesday, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif confirmed Pakistan has barred Taiwanese airlines from its airspace, forcing China Airlines and EVA Air to reroute Asia-Europe flights in adherence to the One-China policy.
- Islamabad's decision reflects its deepening strategic partnership with Beijing; Asif stated the aviation division permits only mainland Chinese carriers to overfly the country under the One-China principle.
- Flight-Tracking data from Flightradar24 shows at least a dozen Asia-Europe flights operated by China Airlines and EVA Air have bypassed Pakistani airspace since Sunday, October 25, now traversing Russian routes.
- Unlike mainland China, which allows Taiwanese carriers to overfly its territory, this restriction is uniquely strict and marks a distinct shift from previous denials targeting only specific presidential aircraft.
- The move aligns with the countries' "iron-clad" relationship, bolstered by billions of dollars invested through the Belt and Road Initiative, though long-term operational consequences for the carriers remain unclear.
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Pakistan bans Taiwan airlines over One-China policy. Even China hasn't done that
Pakistan has barred Taiwanese airlines from its airspace, showing its support for the One-China policy. Khawaja Asif, Pakistan's defence minister, made the revelation while speaking to Bloomberg. However, even Beijing allows Taiwanese carriers to operate in Chinese airspace.
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This is the first such step by any country, according to Bloomberg
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A tracking of air traffic showed that Pakistan had closed its airspace to Taiwanese airlines in support of its Beijing ally policy, which, according to the Bloomberg Agency, considers this island to be part of "one China."
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