Beijing’s immediate diplomatic and military response – Pelosi’s visit brings tough measures from China against Taipei
Relations between the United States and China are being driven to extremes, with the focus on Taiwanafter the landing of the aircraft carrying the president of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosiin Taipei as he had announced and despite Beijing’s angry reaction and threats.
The mood is belligerent, with China launching military operations and the US armed forces on high alert.
China’s first official reaction
- Military-level – Responds with targeted military exercises
China’s military has been put on high alert and is launching “targeted military operations” tonight in response to Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, China’s Ministry of Defense announced today.
The drills will include joint air and sea exercises in the north, southwest and northeast of Taiwan, long-range firing in the Taiwan Strait and missile tests at sea east of the island, the military said.
- At the diplomatic level – China speaks of a violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity
The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the visit has a serious impact on the foundations of Sino-US relations and is a violation of China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Beijing will take “all necessary measures” to resolutely safeguard China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing that all consequences will be borne by the US side and Taiwan’s separatist forces.
The forces of US forces in the region
At the same time, the presence of US Navy forces in the area and specifically:
- The Sasebo USS America
- The Okinawan USS Tripoli
- The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan is moving in the South China Sea very close to Taiwan
- While in Hawaii there is the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS Essex
Tough on Taiwan because of Pelosi
The developments are rapid, with China also taking tough measures against Taiwan, due to Pelosi.
Pelosi’s visit resulted in a near trade embargo on the island, as items banned by Beijing include: Vegetables, Fruits, Cookies, Baby Food, Cakes, Beverages, Fresh Seafood. Beijing has been proceeding since the morning with the cancellation and mainly the rescheduling of dozens of flights, wanting to ensure a clear air corridor in the straits for the next few hours.
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