China has intensified military drills around Taiwan, including live-fire exercises and naval maneuvers, as part of its ongoing show of force in the Taiwan Strait. Germany has expressed concern over these developments, highlighting growing international attention on regional security. Taiwan’s defense authorities monitored PLA activities closely, emphasizing vigilance amid rising tensions in East Asia and underscoring global worries about stability in the Taiwan Strait.

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As US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi began her engagement in Taiwan on Wednesday, China&nbsp;called her visit a "farce" and vowed those who "offended China would be punished".

"This is a complete farce. The United States is violating China's sovereignty under the guise of so-called 'democracy," Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said.&nbsp;

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China also suspended the export of natural sand to Taiwan&nbsp;which is used to make concrete and asphalt hitting trade ties between the two countries.

The Chinese foreign ministry said the military exercises in the sea near Taiwan are "necessary" and a "just measure to resolutely protect national sovereignty". China had announced the drill ahead of Pelosi's visit last week.

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However, Taiwan President Tsai who met Pelosi earlier in the day sent out a defiant message saying: "will not back down. We will... continue to hold the line of defence for democracy".

China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province and has vowed to annex it by force if necessary. Chinese President Xi Jinping has often threatened Taiwan with military consequences amid its growing closeness with the US.

Ahead of Pelosi's visit, Taiwan's military had said at least 21 Chinese warplanes had entered its air defence zone. Last year China conducted a record number of air incursions into Taiwan.

Meanwhile, the US warned China not to convert Pelosi's visit&nbsp;into a "crisis" while seeking to diffuse the tense situation.

"The Speaker has the right to visit Taiwan," the US &nbsp;State Department &nbsp;said, adding, "There is no reason for Beijing to turn a potential visit consistent with longstanding US policies into some sort of crisis."

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As US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi began her engagement in Taiwan on Wednesday, China called her visit a "farce" and vowed those who "offended China would be punished".

As US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi began her engagement in Taiwan on Wednesday, China called her visit a "farce" and vowed those who "offended China would be punished". "This is a complete farce. The United States is violating China's sovereignty under the guise of so-called 'democracy," Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said. Also Read: How SPAR19 became the most tracked flight of all time China also suspended the export of natural sand to Taiwan which is used to make concrete and asphalt hitting trade ties between the two countries. The Chinese foreign ministry said the military exercises in the sea near Taiwan are "necessary" and a "just measure to resolutely protect national sovereignty". China had announced the drill ahead of Pelosi's visit last week. Watch: China conducts live-fire military drills as Pelosi meets Taiwan president However, Taiwan President Tsai who met Pelosi earlier in the day sent out a defiant message saying: "will not back down. We will... continue to hold the line of defence for democracy". China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province and has vowed to annex it by force if necessary. Chinese President Xi Jinping has often threatened Taiwan with military consequences amid its growing closeness with the US. Ahead of Pelosi's visit, Taiwan's military had said at least 21 Chinese warplanes had entered its air defence zone. Last year China conducted a record number of air incursions into Taiwan. Meanwhile, the US warned China not to convert Pelosi's visit into a "crisis" while seeking to diffuse the tense situation. "The Speaker has the right to visit Taiwan," the US State Department said, adding, "There is no reason for Beijing to turn a potential visit consistent with longstanding US policies into some sort of crisis." (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Complete farce': Military exercise near Taiwan necessary, says China amid Pelosi's visit

According to China's state-run Global Times, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) eastern theatre command dispatched naval and Air Forces to conduct joint patrols and combat exercises "in the waters and airspace southwest of Taiwan".

The state-run newspaper said the move came after "US warship transited the Taiwan Straits to provoke China concerning its sovereignty over the island again on Friday."

On Friday, the US 7th Fleet had said the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry had conducted a "routine" Taiwan Strait transit through international waters in "accordance with international law."

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The ship’s transit through the "Taiwan Strait demonstrates the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific", it said. The Seventh Fleet in a statement said, "The United States military flies, sails, and operates anywhere international law allows.​"

Global Times quoting the PLA eastern theatre command said Chinese troops have been organised to monitor the US ship throughout the Taiwan Straits.

The PLA eastern theatre command reportedly sent its Navy and Air Force including bombers and early warning aircraft southwest of Taiwan Island.

The newspaper said it was done to "improve the integrated joint combat capabilities of the troops". The Chinese paper said the PLA is preparing for a "worst-case scenario".

China claims Taiwan as a breakaway province which it has said will be unified with the mainland by force if necessary. On Wednesday, Taiwan's fighter jets had practised landing on a highway as part of a live-fire military exercise.

The exercise was meant to simulate scenarios to defend the country against a supposed Chinese invasion. Chinese&nbsp;jets have repeatedly entered Taiwan's airspace in recent months with 380 incursions reported&nbsp;into&nbsp;Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ).

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According to China's state-run Global Times, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) eastern theatre command dispatched naval and Air Forces to conduct joint patrols and combat exercises "in the waters and airspace southwest of Taiwan".

According to China's state-run Global Times, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) eastern theatre command dispatched naval and Air Forces to conduct joint patrols and combat exercises "in the waters and airspace southwest of Taiwan". The state-run newspaper said the move came after "US warship transited the Taiwan Straits to provoke China concerning its sovereignty over the island again on Friday." On Friday, the US 7th Fleet had said the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry had conducted a "routine" Taiwan Strait transit through international waters in "accordance with international law." Watch: The ship’s transit through the "Taiwan Strait demonstrates the US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific", it said. The Seventh Fleet in a statement said, "The United States military flies, sails, and operates anywhere international law allows." Global Times quoting the PLA eastern theatre command said Chinese troops have been organised to monitor the US ship throughout the Taiwan Straits. The PLA eastern theatre command reportedly sent its Navy and Air Force including bombers and early warning aircraft southwest of Taiwan Island. The newspaper said it was done to "improve the integrated joint combat capabilities of the troops". The Chinese paper said the PLA is preparing for a "worst-case scenario". China claims Taiwan as a breakaway province which it has said will be unified with the mainland by force if necessary. On Wednesday, Taiwan's fighter jets had practised landing on a highway as part of a live-fire military exercise. The exercise was meant to simulate scenarios to defend the country against a supposed Chinese invasion. Chinese jets have repeatedly entered Taiwan's airspace in recent months with 380 incursions reported into Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ). (With inputs from Agencies)

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