<p>US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is in Tokyo as part of her Asia tour, said her visit to Taiwan was used by China to start a military exercise.</p>

<p>China began the second day of military exercise on Friday after starting unprecedented drills firing ballistic missiles in the Taiwan Strait just a&nbsp;day after Pelosi&nbsp;left the island nation.</p>

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<p>"They may try to keep Taiwan from visiting, but they will not isolate Taiwan from us," the US House Speaker said in a stern warning to China. Pelosi emphasised that US-Taiwan friendship was "important" while stating that it was an "honour" to meet the Taiwan delegation during her visit.</p>

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<p>"Our representation here is not about changing the status quo. It's about security, in all cases, we have had positive conversations and great respect. We can do better in our countries," Pelosi said during the press conference on her visit to Asian countries.</p>

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is in Tokyo as part of her Asia tour, said her visit to Taiwan was used by China to start a military exercise. China began the second day of military exercise on Friday after starting unprecedented drills firing ballistic missiles in the Taiwan Strait just a day after Pelosi left the island nation.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who is in Tokyo as part of her Asia tour, said her visit to Taiwan was used by China to start a military exercise. China began the second day of military exercise on Friday after starting unprecedented drills firing ballistic missiles in the Taiwan Strait just a day after Pelosi left the island nation. Also Read: Did the South Korean president avoid Nancy Pelosi to appease China? "They may try to keep Taiwan from visiting, but they will not isolate Taiwan from us," the US House Speaker said in a stern warning to China. Pelosi emphasised that US-Taiwan friendship was "important" while stating that it was an "honour" to meet the Taiwan delegation during her visit. Watch: Recession inevitable if China invades Taiwan? "Our representation here is not about changing the status quo. It's about security, in all cases, we have had positive conversations and great respect. We can do better in our countries," Pelosi said during the press conference on her visit to Asian countries. (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.

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<p>As China prepared to hold military drills after Pelosi's Taiwan visit, the United States said the "possibility of some kind of incident is real".</p>

<p>National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told a radio station that the Biden administration believes China is not being "responsible".</p>

<p>"Whenever a military engages in a series of activities that include the possibility of missile tests,&nbsp;live fire exercises, the possibility of some kind of incident is real," Sullivan cautioned as China once again sent warplanes to Taiwan's air defence zone.</p>

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<p>On Tuesday ahead of Pelosi's visit, China had sent 21 warplanes into Taiwan's air defence zone as tensions between the two nations reached breaking point. Last year, Chinese jets made a record number of incursions into Taiwan.</p>

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<p>China called the military exercise close to Taiwan "necessary and just" amid Pelosi's visit as the Chinese foreign minister called the US House Speaker a "farce".</p>

<p>Reports claim the Chinese military drills are set to begin at 12:00 pm (0400 GMT) with "encircling" manoeuvres&nbsp;to be carried by the military. Reports claim the military exercise is set to take place just a few miles away from Taiwan's shores.</p>

<p>According to state-run Global Times, missiles would fly across the Taiwan Straits with&nbsp;the PLA set to launch live long-range artillery. The Chinese military is also set to praticise "joint blockade" even as Taiwan said some of the planned drills were "irrational" and a &nbsp;"challenge" to international order.</p>

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As China prepared to hold military drills after Pelosi's Taiwan visit, the United States said the "possibility of some kind of incident is real". National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told a radio station that the Biden administration believes China is not being "responsible".

As China prepared to hold military drills after Pelosi's Taiwan visit, the United States said the "possibility of some kind of incident is real". National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told a radio station that the Biden administration believes China is not being "responsible". "Whenever a military engages in a series of activities that include the possibility of missile tests, live fire exercises, the possibility of some kind of incident is real," Sullivan cautioned as China once again sent warplanes to Taiwan's air defence zone. Also Read: Pelosi's Taiwan trip provokes China: A win for her, but a headache for the region On Tuesday ahead of Pelosi's visit, China had sent 21 warplanes into Taiwan's air defence zone as tensions between the two nations reached breaking point. Last year, Chinese jets made a record number of incursions into Taiwan. Watch: US, China spar over Pelosi visit | China 'punishes' Taiwan for Pelosi trip China called the military exercise close to Taiwan "necessary and just" amid Pelosi's visit as the Chinese foreign minister called the US House Speaker a "farce". Reports claim the Chinese military drills are set to begin at 12:00 pm (0400 GMT) with "encircling" manoeuvres to be carried by the military. Reports claim the military exercise is set to take place just a few miles away from Taiwan's shores. According to state-run Global Times, missiles would fly across the Taiwan Straits with the PLA set to launch live long-range artillery. The Chinese military is also set to praticise "joint blockade" even as Taiwan said some of the planned drills were "irrational" and a "challenge" to international order. (With Agency inputs) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Possibility of some kind of incident is real, warns US as China begins military exercise

<p>US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday and declared the US delegation was in the country to further "friendship and peace in the region".</p>

<p>The visit angered China as officials summoned the US ambassador in Beijing to protest against Pelosi's visit.</p>

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<p>"The move is extremely egregious in nature and the consequences are extremely serious," Chinese vice foreign minister Xie Feng said while declaring that his "country will not sit idly by."</p>

<p>China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province which it has said it will take by force if necessary. China had earlier declared large-scale military exercise ahead of Pelosi's visit to the region amid mounting tensions with the US.</p>

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<p>The Chinese vice foreign minister threatened that the "US shall pay the price for its own mistakes" and urged the Biden administration to "undo the adverse effects caused by Pelosi's visit to Taiwan".</p>

<p>Xie reiterated the Chinese government's view declaring that, "Taiwan is China's Taiwan, and Taiwan will eventually return to the embrace of the motherland".</p>

<p>Tensions between Taiwan and China has&nbsp;been at its peak for the past few years as China has often threatened to invade the country. Last year Chinese warplanes made a record number of incursions into Taiwan's air defence zone. On Tuesday, Taiwan said at least 21 warplanes had entered its air defence zone &nbsp;The US approved large military package to Taiwan amid the tensions as the two countries continue to be loggerheads.</p>

<p>China put its military on high alert as Peolsoi landed in Taiwan as it began military exercise in the waters near the island nation.</p>

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday and declared the US delegation was in the country to further "friendship and peace in the region". The visit angered China as officials summoned the US ambassador in Beijing to protest against Pelosi's visit.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday and declared the US delegation was in the country to further "friendship and peace in the region". The visit angered China as officials summoned the US ambassador in Beijing to protest against Pelosi's visit. Also Read: ‘America’s solidarity with 23mn people of Taiwan more important today than ever’ "The move is extremely egregious in nature and the consequences are extremely serious," Chinese vice foreign minister Xie Feng said while declaring that his "country will not sit idly by." China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province which it has said it will take by force if necessary. China had earlier declared large-scale military exercise ahead of Pelosi's visit to the region amid mounting tensions with the US. Watch: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid Chinese warnings The Chinese vice foreign minister threatened that the "US shall pay the price for its own mistakes" and urged the Biden administration to "undo the adverse effects caused by Pelosi's visit to Taiwan". Xie reiterated the Chinese government's view declaring that, "Taiwan is China's Taiwan, and Taiwan will eventually return to the embrace of the motherland". Tensions between Taiwan and China has been at its peak for the past few years as China has often threatened to invade the country. Last year Chinese warplanes made a record number of incursions into Taiwan's air defence zone. On Tuesday, Taiwan said at least 21 warplanes had entered its air defence zone The US approved large military package to Taiwan amid the tensions as the two countries continue to be loggerheads. China put its military on high alert as Peolsoi landed in Taiwan as it began military exercise in the waters near the island nation. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Will not sit idle, says China as Pelosi arrives in Taiwan

<p>As US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi began her Asia trip, the Biden administration did not release any official statement on her visit to Taiwan.</p>

<p>China had earlier criticised the US government's plan to send Pelosi to Taiwan as it began military drills near the island nation.</p>

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<p>In a statement, Pelosi's office said: "The trip will focus on mutual security, economic partnership and democratic governance in the Indo-Pacific region" without mentioning Taiwan.</p>

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<p>"Our delegation will hold high-level meetings to discuss how we can further advance our shared interests and values," the statement said.</p>

<p>Pelosi is expected to begin the Asia-Pacific tour with Singapore where the US House Speaker is set to meet the prime minister and president and then visit&nbsp;Japan, South Korea and Malaysia.</p>

<p>China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province which it has said it will unify with the mainland by force if necessary. Last week US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to play down tensions over China, saying that,&nbsp;"We have many differences when it comes to Taiwan, but over the past 40-plus years, we have managed those differences and done it in a way that has preserved peace and stability."</p>

<p>Pelosi will be joined by other top US officials including Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory Meeks.</p>

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As US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi began her Asia trip, the Biden administration did not release any official statement on her visit to Taiwan. China had earlier criticised the US government's plan to send Pelosi to Taiwan as it began military drills near the island nation.

As US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi began her Asia trip, the Biden administration did not release any official statement on her visit to Taiwan. China had earlier criticised the US government's plan to send Pelosi to Taiwan as it began military drills near the island nation. Also Read: No need to come to blows, says White House on Pelosi’s potential visit to Taiwan In a statement, Pelosi's office said: "The trip will focus on mutual security, economic partnership and democratic governance in the Indo-Pacific region" without mentioning Taiwan. Watch: Taiwan not included in Pelosi's itinerary "Our delegation will hold high-level meetings to discuss how we can further advance our shared interests and values," the statement said. Pelosi is expected to begin the Asia-Pacific tour with Singapore where the US House Speaker is set to meet the prime minister and president and then visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia. China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province which it has said it will unify with the mainland by force if necessary. Last week US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to play down tensions over China, saying that, "We have many differences when it comes to Taiwan, but over the past 40-plus years, we have managed those differences and done it in a way that has preserved peace and stability." Pelosi will be joined by other top US officials including Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gregory Meeks. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pelosi set to begin Asia tour, no confirmation on Taiwan visit

<p>Ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s proposed visit, China said it would hold live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait.</p>

<p>Reports claimed USS Roland Reagan aircraft carrier sailed near the Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea close to Chinese warships with the Chinese navy reportedly monitoring the activities of the US warship.</p>

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<p>The Chinese military exercise is set to start on Saturday amid simmering tensions over Taiwan. China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province which it has vowed to seize by force if necessary.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China threatens US over Taiwan</strong></p>

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<p>China’s move comes just hours after President Joe Biden spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday warning him about Taiwan. The Chinese drills are set to take place 120 kilometres from the Taiwanese coast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taiwan had earlier conducted a military exercise&nbsp;involving all branches of the military with simulated attacks on thwarting hostile attacks as the military said it had learnt lessons from the Ukraine-Russia conflict.</p>

<p>Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, who has consistently pushed back China, presided over the annual “Han Kuang” exercises. Taiwan used twenty warships including destroyers and US-built F-16 aircraft during the drills that went on for five days.</p>

<p>China conducted a record number of air incursions into Taiwan last year as the US promised increased military support to Tsai Ing-wen’s government.&nbsp;</p>

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Ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s proposed visit, China said it would hold live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait. Reports claimed USS Roland Reagan aircraft carrier sailed near the Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea close to Chinese warships with the Chinese navy reportedly monitoring the activities of the US warship.

Ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s proposed visit, China said it would hold live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait. Reports claimed USS Roland Reagan aircraft carrier sailed near the Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea close to Chinese warships with the Chinese navy reportedly monitoring the activities of the US warship. Also Read in Pics: Taiwan incorporates 'Ukraine-Russia lessons' during military drill The Chinese military exercise is set to start on Saturday amid simmering tensions over Taiwan. China considers Taiwan as a breakaway province which it has vowed to seize by force if necessary. Watch: China threatens US over Taiwan China’s move comes just hours after President Joe Biden spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday warning him about Taiwan. The Chinese drills are set to take place 120 kilometres from the Taiwanese coast. Taiwan had earlier conducted a military exercise involving all branches of the military with simulated attacks on thwarting hostile attacks as the military said it had learnt lessons from the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, who has consistently pushed back China, presided over the annual “Han Kuang” exercises. Taiwan used twenty warships including destroyers and US-built F-16 aircraft during the drills that went on for five days. China conducted a record number of air incursions into Taiwan last year as the US promised increased military support to Tsai Ing-wen’s government. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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