Chinese military drills near Taiwan: Situation updates

China promises to "keep its word" on Pelosi's visit

China has promised to "keep its word" of bringing consequences for Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying has announced.

“China will keep its word, so please have patience and confidence,” she said after commenting that “The US and Taiwan secessionists must assume full responsibility for any consequences arising from Pelosi's visit to Taiwan”


Pelosi departs Taiwan en route to S.Korea and Japan

US House Speaker, an 82-year-old woman, Nancy Pelosi has departed Taiwan en route to South Korea and Japan amid tensions between China and Taiwan.

Military drills are increasing and Global Times has reported that the 4 US military reconnaissance aircrafts that have frequently been deployed around Taiwan have recently not made any move but parked at a base in Okinawa, Japan.

Pelosi arrived on Tuesday night and addressed Taiwan’s parliament on Wednesday morning before having a public meeting with Taiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying has warned that USA and Taiwan will reap what they sowed during the visit.

“Relevant countermeasures will be forceful and effective. The US and secessionists in Taiwan will feel the impact”

“The US and secessionists in TW will feel the impact,” the Global Times reports. “They will reap what they sowed.”

Hua Chunying the Spokesperson at Chinese Foreign Ministry


Chinese army exercises near Taiwan

China claims it is military drills but we're fixing our eyes on the sea and space near Taiwan because all evidence confirms the drills are a response to Pelosi's visit to the Island.

At present, the Global Times has reported that live-fire drills have been carried out in the Taiwan Strait.

China’s ambassador to US Qin Gang has said that the communist country will defend territory in what he calls an unstoppable reunification.

"China has every right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The reunification of China cannot be stopped." Chinese ambassador to the US told CNN on Wednesday.

China has not come out to connect the currently claimed military drills around Taiwan as connected to a demonstration against Pelosi’s visit.

Main events that unfolded after Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

-Pelosi has met with the authorities of the island and has been awarded the Order of Auspicious Clouds for her promotion of bilateral relations.

-The House Speaker said she “is proud of our [The US’] enduring friendship with Taiwan and will not relinquish our commitment to the island”

-In response, China’s Foreign Minister said the reunification of Taiwan with the mainland is a historical inevitability.

-Beijing claimed the actions of the island’s authorities would plunge Taiwan deep into a crisis.

-China has imposed sanctions against two Taiwanese funds for separatist activities and suspended the import of citrus fruits and some fish

-Plans to build a $5 billion lithium-ion factory to supply North America, including companies Ford and Tesla, have been put on hold in China

-US warships are stationed in the South China Sea

-Taiwan 7-11 Stores hacked and screens switched to show a picture of Nancy Pelosi with the message "Warmonger Pelosi get out of Taiwan."

-Berlin has warned China against escalating tensions with Taiwan and has vowed to assist Taipei in case of a conflict with Beijing, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced.

“We do not accept when international law is broken and a larger neighbor attacks its smaller neighbor,” said Baerbock, adding that this principle applied to China as well.

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