Beijing begins the largest military exercises around Taiwan, fearing an escalation of the situation

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Beijing begins the largest military exercises around Taiwan, fearing an

Following the visit of US top official Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, China has launched its largest ever military exercises in the waters around Taiwan.

This is one of the largest Chinese military exercises in decades around Taiwan, writes the BBC.

The live-fire drills began around 12:00 p.m. local time, and in some areas the drills took place just 12 miles from Taiwan.

Taiwanese officials have said China is trying to change the status quo in the region.

Meanwhile, the national security advisor of American President Joe Biden, Jake Sullivan, said yesterday that China's actions show irresponsibility, as the situation between the two countries could escalate.

"When a military conducts a variety of activities, including missile tests, the potential for an incident is real," Sullivan said during an interview with public radio. NPR.

"We believe that what China is doing is not irresponsible," the White House national security adviser said.

As he called on China to act responsibly and avoid any escalation that could lead to miscalculations in the air or at sea.

Nancy Pelosi, who left the island on Wednesday, was the highest-ranking US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years.

Asserting that she went "peacefully" to the region as a "friend", the 82-year-old Speaker of the House of Representatives also stated that the US would not abandon Taiwan, which has its own democratically elected government and lives under constant threat. from the invasion of the Chinese army.

"China cannot prevent foreign leaders who want to travel to Taiwan," she said after concluding her visit to the self-governing island.


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