American candy company Mars Wrigley, maker of the iconic Snickers chocolate candy bar has been forced to apologise to China after running a product launch advertisement where it referred to Taiwan as a separate country.

Reportedly, in the ad, which was a collaboration with popular Korean pop band BTS, Snickers stated that the new limited edition chocolate bar will only be available in South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan.&nbsp;

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The video and snapshots of the ad went viral on social media platforms, including the Chinese space. One of the Chinese users asked, "Is it so hard to say there is only one China?" while another said, "Say Taiwan is an inseparable part of China."

Soon, Mars Wrigley and its entire Chinese corporate setup swung into action to limit the damage.&nbsp;

The company took to its official Weibo account and apologised saying, "Mars Wrigley respects China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity and conducts its business operations in strict compliance with local Chinese laws and regulations,"&nbsp;

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Chinese state media Global Times also carried the apology and tweeted, "Snickers on Fri apologized for marking Taiwan island as a country, saying its local team has verified &amp; aligned the official site and social media accounts to ensure accurate content. Snickers owner Mars Wrigley said it respects China's natl sovereignty and territorial integrity."&nbsp;

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However, the barrage continued as Chinese users commented, "I don't accept your [Snickers] apology."&nbsp;

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As reported by WION extensively, ever since Nancy Pelosi announced her decision to visit Taiwan, China had been threatening of dire consequences. While it didn't do much when Pelosi was in Taipei, it sure has engaged its afterburners since yesterday.&nbsp;

Reportedly, China's navy, air force and other departments have taken part in the drill which is underway in six zones interspersed around Taiwan.&nbsp;

It is pertinent to note that China goes to great lengths to claim that Taiwan is a part of its one-China policy. Anytime an individual or an organisation mentions Taiwan as a separate entity, the Politburo in Beijing swings into action and makes them apologise. Snickers being a case in point.&nbsp;

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American candy company Mars Wrigley, maker of the iconic Snickers chocolate candy bar has been forced to apologise to China after running a product launch advertisement where it referred to Taiwan as a separate country.

American candy company Mars Wrigley, maker of the iconic Snickers chocolate candy bar has been forced to apologise to China after running a product launch advertisement where it referred to Taiwan as a separate country. Reportedly, in the ad, which was a collaboration with popular Korean pop band BTS, Snickers stated that the new limited edition chocolate bar will only be available in South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan. BTS x Snickers Music Pack event will be exclusive to South Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan. (Snickers bars will be available for purchase with BTS song titles) 🔗 https://t.co/KWcIlQairT pic.twitter.com/bcA8GqzMAG — d_ashley | BAD DECISIONS ⟬⟭ ⟭⟬ ⁷ (@ash_kookie17) August 5, 2022 × The video and snapshots of the ad went viral on social media platforms, including the Chinese space. One of the Chinese users asked, "Is it so hard to say there is only one China?" while another said, "Say Taiwan is an inseparable part of China." Soon, Mars Wrigley and its entire Chinese corporate setup swung into action to limit the damage. The company took to its official Weibo account and apologised saying, "Mars Wrigley respects China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity and conducts its business operations in strict compliance with local Chinese laws and regulations," Read More: China starts its largest-ever military exercise surrounding Taiwan Chinese state media Global Times also carried the apology and tweeted, "Snickers on Fri apologized for marking Taiwan island as a country, saying its local team has verified & aligned the official site and social media accounts to ensure accurate content. Snickers owner Mars Wrigley said it respects China's natl sovereignty and territorial integrity." Snickers on Fri apologized for marking Taiwan island as a country, saying its local team has verified & aligned the official site and social media accounts to ensure accurate content. Snickers owner Mars Wrigley said it respects China's natl sovereignty and territorial integrity. pic.twitter.com/TshespKEf5 — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) August 5, 2022 × However, the barrage continued as Chinese users commented, "I don't accept your [Snickers] apology." Chinese military exercise around Taiwan As reported by WION extensively, ever since Nancy Pelosi announced her decision to visit Taiwan, China had been threatening of dire consequences. While it didn't do much when Pelosi was in Taipei, it sure has engaged its afterburners since yesterday. Reportedly, China's navy, air force and other departments have taken part in the drill which is underway in six zones interspersed around Taiwan. It is pertinent to note that China goes to great lengths to claim that Taiwan is a part of its one-China policy. Anytime an individual or an organisation mentions Taiwan as a separate entity, the Politburo in Beijing swings into action and makes them apologise. Snickers being a case in point. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Snickers issues apology to China after referring to Taiwan as a separate country in its advertisement

As China continues to defy global outcry carrying on with military drills around Taiwan for the second day, the Taiwanese military has called Beijing's latest drills as highly provocative. The Taiwan defense ministry noted 68 Chinese fighter jets and 13 warships cross the median line which runs down the Taiwan street harassing the sea and air around the country.

Taiwan calls Chinese military drills 'provocative'

U.S House speaker Nancy Pelosi's brief stop in Taiwan has raised tensions in East Asia. China has said that it's canceling several defence meetings with the United States and also calling off key climate talks with Washington.

China cancels defence meeting, calls off climate talks with Washington

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi during her address to media in Tokyo stated that her trip through Asia, which prompted an infuriated China to hold live-fire military drills in the waters off Taiwan, was never about changing the status quo in Taiwan or the region.

Nancy Pelosi: Asian trip was never about changing status quo in Taiwan

Zelensky said that Amnesty was drawing a "false equivalence" between the actions of Russia's invading forces and Ukrainians defending their homeland. In other news,&nbsp;Canada requests extradition of French priest accused of molesting indigenous children, the announcement follows Pope Francis' historic visit to Canada, where he expressed regret for the decades-long abuse of Indigenous children in Catholic-run schools.

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He called out the double standards of the international rights group saying that Amnesty had tried to "amnesty the terrorist state (Russia) and shift the responsibility from the aggressor to the victim", Zelensky said in his daily address, reports AFP.

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Zelensky said that Amnesty was drawing a "false equivalence" between the actions of Russia's invading forces and Ukrainians defending their homeland. In other news, Canada requests extradition of French priest accused of molesting indigenous children, the announcement follows Pope Francis' historic visit to Canada, where he expressed regret for the decades-long abuse of Indigenous children in Catholic-run schools.

Zelensky said that Amnesty was drawing a "false equivalence" between the actions of Russia's invading forces and Ukrainians defending their homeland. In other news, Canada requests extradition of French priest accused of molesting indigenous children, the announcement follows Pope Francis' historic visit to Canada, where he expressed regret for the decades-long abuse of Indigenous children in Catholic-run schools. Click on headlines to read more: Zelensky slams Amnesty for drawing ‘false equivalence between Russian invaders and Ukrainian defenders’ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has slammed Amnesty International after the group accused the Ukrainian army of endangering civilians and violating humanitarian law in their fight against Russian invaders He called out the double standards of the international rights group saying that Amnesty had tried to "amnesty the terrorist state (Russia) and shift the responsibility from the aggressor to the victim", Zelensky said in his daily address, reports AFP. Canada requests extradition of French priest accused of molesting indigenous children According to Canadian Justice Minister David Lametti, Canada has asked for the extradition of a French priest who is accused of molesting Indigenous children more than 30 years ago. Lametti said in an email to AFP, "I am aware that an extradition request sent to France has been made public, which ministry officials have just confirmed. It is important for Canada and its international partners that serious crimes are fully investigated and prosecuted." Monkeypox outbreak: US cases top 6,600, Biden calls it public health emergency In order to free up new funds and assist in data gathering, US President Joe Biden declared monkeypox a public health emergency. Warning of the need for swift action to contain the outbreak, experts pointed out that nationwide cases topped 6,600 with around a quarter of them from New York state. Gravitas: After China, Pelosi's message to North Korea × Kenya gives hate speech ultimatum to Facebook, misinformation common on TikTok ×

Morning news brief: Zelensky slams Amnesty, Canada seeks extradition of French priest, and more

How will the escalation in the Taiwan Straits impact China's border standoff with India? Palki Sharma brings you an assessment.

Gravitas: China's Taiwan drills: The message for India

The PLA conducted precision missile strikes in Taiwan Straits today. A top Chinese diplomat has said that Beijing will conduct a "re-education" of Taiwan after reunification. Palki Sharma tells you about China's plans for Taiwan.

Gravitas: PLA conducts precision missile strikes in Taiwan Straits

While the world powers are reacting strongly against China's aggressive stance in the Taiwan strait post US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the region, India has maintained a studied silence on the situation. What is India's stand on the Taiwan crisis? Does it still follow the One China Policy?

What is India's stand on the Taiwan crisis?

Taiwan and China are economic powerhouses integrated deeply into the world economy. A war between the two would cause global supply chains to collapse. Palki Sharma decodes the economic fall-out of a possible Chinese invasion.

Gravitas: Recession inevitable if China invades Taiwan?

China is firing missiles towards Taiwan. It is conducting drills dangerously close to Taiwan. How is the world reacting? Russia is backing China, so is Pakistan. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: World reacts to Chinese military drills near Taiwan

Chinese foreign ministry on Friday (July 5) expressed displeasure over recent Japanese statement and said that Japanese leaders were 'behaving very badly' over tensions in Taiwan Strait. The comment from China has come just two days after Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of US House of Representatives, visited Taiwan.

"Your leaders have recently behaved very badly over the Taiwan issue... Japan bears a serious historical responsibility on the Taiwan issue, and Japan is not qualified to say anything to China on the Taiwan issue," ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said during a regular briefing in Beijing.

China considers Taiwan as its own territory. It has not ruled-out using force to capture the self-ruled island. China was angry after Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan, China announced that it would hold 'targetted' military exercises in the Taiwan Strait.

The recent harsh remark from China has come in the wake of appeal from foreign ministers of G7 nations including Japan. The foreign ministers called on China on Wednesday to resolve tension around Taiwan Strait in peaceful manner. This led to China cancelling a planned meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart.

Not longer after the briefing, China's foreign ministry announced in a statement that China has decided to sanction Pelosi and her immediate family in response to her "vicious" and "provocative" actions.

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Chinese foreign ministry on Friday (July 5) expressed displeasure over recent Japanese statement and said that Japanese leaders were 'behaving very badly' over tensions in Taiwan Strait.

Chinese foreign ministry on Friday (July 5) expressed displeasure over recent Japanese statement and said that Japanese leaders were 'behaving very badly' over tensions in Taiwan Strait. The comment from China has come just two days after Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of US House of Representatives, visited Taiwan. "Your leaders have recently behaved very badly over the Taiwan issue... Japan bears a serious historical responsibility on the Taiwan issue, and Japan is not qualified to say anything to China on the Taiwan issue," ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said during a regular briefing in Beijing. China considers Taiwan as its own territory. It has not ruled-out using force to capture the self-ruled island. China was angry after Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan, China announced that it would hold 'targetted' military exercises in the Taiwan Strait. The recent harsh remark from China has come in the wake of appeal from foreign ministers of G7 nations including Japan. The foreign ministers called on China on Wednesday to resolve tension around Taiwan Strait in peaceful manner. This led to China cancelling a planned meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart. Not longer after the briefing, China's foreign ministry announced in a statement that China has decided to sanction Pelosi and her immediate family in response to her "vicious" and "provocative" actions. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Japan is 'behaving very badly on Taiwan', says China

China announced that it is cancelling several defence meetings, suspending key climate talks with the United States after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit.

China cancels several defence meetings, calls off climate talks with US

A day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded a whirlwind less than 24 hours visit to Taiwan, China started its biggest military exercise around the island nation, with Chinese state tabloid media dubbing it as a rehearsal for the 'reunification process'.

A day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded a whirlwind less than 24 hours visit to Taiwan, China started its biggest military exercise around the island nation, with Chinese state tabloid media dubbing it as a rehearsal for the 'reunification process'. Reportedly, China's navy, air force and other departments have taken part in the drill which is underway in six zones interspersed around Taiwan. A Chinese mouthpiece detailed the plan of the drill as, "From 12:00 today to 12:00 [04:00 GMT] on the 7th, the People’s Liberation Army is conducting an important military training exercise and organised live fire." The Chinese state media further stated, "During this actual combat exercises, six major areas around the island were selected and during this period all ships and aircraft should not enter the relevant sea areas and airspace.” In response to the Chinese threat, Taiwan has put its military on alert and already staged multiple civil defence drills. Meanwhile, the USA has moved its several naval assets in and around the conflict zone. "The Ministry of National Defence stresses that it will uphold the principle of preparing for war without seeking war, and with an attitude of not escalating conflict and causing disputes." the defence ministry of Taiwan noted in a statement. Some media reports have stated that Chine fired several small live rockets towards the Taiwnese side. Meanwhile, Taiwan claims to have driven away few Chinese navy ships that had crossed the median line. IN PICS: China to display military might near Taiwan: How deadly is the J20 fighter? As reported by WION, ahead of the full-fledged military exercise, twenty-seven Chinese warplanes flew into the island nation's air defence zone on Wednesday, Taiwan's defence ministry said in a tweet: "27 PLA aircraft... entered the surrounding area of (Republic of China) on August 3, 2022." The ministry informed that as many as six J-11 fighter jets, five J-16 multirole fighters and 16 SU-30 multirole fighters entered the air defence zone today. 27 PLA aircraft (J-11*6, J-16*5 and SU-30*16) entered the surrounding area of R.O.C. on August 3, 2022. Please check our official website for more information: https://t.co/m1gW2N4ZL7 pic.twitter.com/Aw71EgmRjj — 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) August 3, 2022 × Read More: Taiwan's defence ministry says 27 Chinese warplanes enter air defence zone Pelosi's visit to Taiwan was the first high-ranking official visit from the US in 25 years. China continues to maintain that Taiwan is a part of its 'One China Policy'. However, the US continues to maintain a strategic ambiguity on the topic. Pelosi's visit has opened pandora's box and it will be interesting to observe the extent of escalation tactics employed by China in the next few days. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

China starts its largest-ever military exercise surrounding Taiwan

Tensions have spiked sharply in the Asia pacific especially after US house speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. With Beijing now announcing that it will hold military exercises that include live fire drills in six zones that surround Taiwan.

China to begin targeted military operations near Taiwan, G7 condemns China's aggressive stance

Tensions in the Taiwan Straits are at the top of the agenda of the ongoing ASEAN meeting. Foreign Ministers from the regional grouping are in Cambodia and in a statement , the group warns that tension could spark serious confrontation and open conflicts.

ASEAN members meet in Cambodia, warn against growing Taiwan conflict

From Singapore to Malaysia to Taiwan to South Korea to Japan: Nancy Pelosi's whirlwind Asia-pacific tour

Chinese military is conducting military exercises near Taiwan after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit. The drill include live-fire drills in the water and airspace surrounding the island.

WION Dispatch: Angry China conducts military drills near Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi's visit

Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are holding a meeting in Cambodia to discuss the growing crisis in Myanmar. The ASEAN nations have unanimously expressed concerns over the growing standoff that's presently taking place at the Taiwan Strait.

WION Dispatch: ASEAN Summit 2022

Reports say the White House tried to discourage Nancy Pelosi from visiting Taiwan during her Asia trip. Was President Biden opposed to her visit? What did the US gain from this brinkmanship? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Did Joe Biden oppose Pelosi's Taiwan visit?

Nancy Pelosi's visit has raised the threat of a military showdown in the Taiwan Straits. China is responding through drills. What are China's other military options? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Pelosi visits Taiwan: What are China's military options

Conquering Taiwan would cement Xi Jinping's legacy in China. But three factors will make the Chinese president think twice before attacking Taiwan. Palki Sharma decodes what the Taiwan showdown means for Xi Jinping.

Gravitas: Taiwan showdown: What does it mean for Xi Jinping?

The Taiwanese defence ministry reported on Thursday that cyberattacks had momentarily taken down its website, and that it was collaborating closely with other agencies to strengthen cyber security as tensions with China increase.

A number of government websites, including the presidential office, were the targets of foreign cyberattacks earlier this week, some of which, according to authorities, were carried out by China and Russia.

Several hours prior to Ms. Pelosi's arrival, the official website of Taiwan's presidential office was targeted about 5 p.m., according to a statement from the office. The website saw a 200-fold increase in traffic that prevented it from displaying any information for 20 minutes. After the issues were resolved, it started operating normally again, according to the statement.

As reported by the New York times, Chinese hackers have historically targeted Taiwanese websites during crucial times like elections and crises, especially those of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. Though it was unclear whether Ms. Pelosi's travel was related to the disruptions, analysts have cautioned that China could use cyberattacks to express its unhappiness with the visit.

In response to the "continuous compound information activities by foreign forces," a representative for the Presidential Office stated that the office would continue to tighten its oversight and secure the security and stable operation of important infrastructure.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Taiwanese defence ministry reported on Thursday that cyberattacks had momentarily taken down its website, and that it was collaborating closely with other agencies to strengthen cyber security as tensions with China increase.

The Taiwanese defence ministry reported on Thursday that cyberattacks had momentarily taken down its website, and that it was collaborating closely with other agencies to strengthen cyber security as tensions with China increase. A number of government websites, including the presidential office, were the targets of foreign cyberattacks earlier this week, some of which, according to authorities, were carried out by China and Russia. Several hours prior to Ms. Pelosi's arrival, the official website of Taiwan's presidential office was targeted about 5 p.m., according to a statement from the office. The website saw a 200-fold increase in traffic that prevented it from displaying any information for 20 minutes. After the issues were resolved, it started operating normally again, according to the statement. As reported by the New York times, Chinese hackers have historically targeted Taiwanese websites during crucial times like elections and crises, especially those of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. Though it was unclear whether Ms. Pelosi's travel was related to the disruptions, analysts have cautioned that China could use cyberattacks to express its unhappiness with the visit. In response to the "continuous compound information activities by foreign forces," a representative for the Presidential Office stated that the office would continue to tighten its oversight and secure the security and stable operation of important infrastructure. (With inputs from agencies)

Ahead of Chinese military drills, Taiwan hit with cyberattack

What’s the latest? After several weeks of uncertainty, Nancy Pelosi made her way into Taiwan on an air force passenger jet on Tuesday. This is seen as the highest-ranking visit by an American politician to the island in 25 years.

What’s the latest? After several weeks of uncertainty, Nancy Pelosi made her way into Taiwan on an air force passenger jet on Tuesday. This is seen as the highest-ranking visit by an American politician to the island in 25 years. Pelosi’s op-ed in the Washington post reiterates US’s commitment to Taiwan. In her piece, she took cognizance of Beijing’s big-brother attitude over Taiwan and how Beijing has drastically amped-up tensions with Taiwan. “In the face of the Chinese Communist Party’s accelerating aggression, our congressional delegation’s visit should be seen as an unequivocal statement that America stands with Taiwan, our democratic partner, as it defends itself and its freedom,” she said. As pointed out by Dr. Sana Hashmi, Postdoctoral Fellow at Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation, nobody really imagined that Pelosi’s trip would actually materialise. In fact, Taiwan was also reticent about any developments on Pelosi’s visit. But, the stance has changed since yesterday after Pelosi's touch down to Taiwan. The otherwise, lowkey island nation has also given a fitting response to China’s military tactics and threats by conveying that the Taiwanese army was equipped to handle any pressure. Pelosi’s visit has amplified tension between China and US, with the former now very insecure over Taiwan. The sore point behind the tension is that the Chinese government does not see Taiwan as a separate entity, but a breakaway province that would eventually be forced to join mainland China. The Taiwanese considered their island to be a separate nation whether or not independence was ever publicly declared. What is the disagreement between China and Taiwan? As mentioned above, territorial sovereignty is the main reason behind the disagreement. Additionally, China has not ruled out taking it by force. At the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949, the losing Kuomintang government fled to the island of Taiwan and established the Republic of China (ROC) government in exile. The Chinese Communist party (CCP) established the People’s Republic of China on the mainland. Starting from the 1970s, many nations began switching their formal affiliation from the Republic of China to Beijing, and today less than 15 world governments recognise Taiwan as a country. The Chinese Communist Party has never formally ruled over Taiwan and since the end of the civil war Taiwan has enjoyed de facto independence. After the ending of martial law in the 1980s, the island nation anchored itself to become a democracy with free elections. But for Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, the unification of China and Taiwan is pivotal. While, Taiwan’s President, Tsai Ing-wen, considers Taiwan as an independent country with no need to formally declare independence, Beijing recognises Taiwan’s democratically elected government as a separatist group.

Taiwan touchdown: China-Taiwan relations amid Nancy Pelosi's visit

A day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi completed a whirlwind less than 24-hour trip to Taiwan, a miffed China has started its largest military exercise around Taiwan. Now, five of its nine ballistic missiles have landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), increasing tension in the region and threatening instability.&nbsp;

Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi termed the incident as 'first of its kind' and was quoted as saying by the media, “Five of the nine ballistic missiles launched by China are believed to have landed within Japan’s EEZ,"&nbsp;

Reportedly, Japan has also lodged a diplomatic protest in the aftermath of the incident. The Japanese minister also called the matter a serious problem that affected the national security of the country and the safety of its citizens.&nbsp;

It is pertinent to note that islands such as Okinawa, situated in the southernmost end of Japan are close to Taiwan. The EEZ extends to over 370 kilometres from Japan's coastline, beyond its territorial waters.&nbsp;

And since China started its major military exercise surrounding Taiwan, it was only a matter of time before a stray missile could have ended on one of the islands.

Is China taking revenge for the G7 statement?

However, experts are of the view that the landing of five ballistic missiles cannot be a coincidence. China and Japan have been historic enemies. Even after the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Chinese social media platforms were replete with users who were cheering the assassination.&nbsp;

Moreover, China attacking Japan, comes in the aftermath of Tokyo condemning Beijing in the G7 joint statement and advising it not to try and change the status quo in the region.

Reportedly, after the G7 joint statement, the Chinese foreign minister cancelled its bilateral meeting with Japan that was scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the ongoing ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Cambodia.

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Chinese military exercise around Taiwan

As reported by WION extensively, ever since Nancy Pelosi announced her decision to visit Taiwan, China had been threatening of dire consequences. While it didn't do much when Pelosi was in Taipei, it sure has engaged its afterburners since yesterday.&nbsp;

Reportedly, China's navy, air force and other departments have taken part in the drill which is underway in six zones interspersed around Taiwan.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-says-china-launched-11-ballistic-missiles-near-its-waters-503604">According </a>to Taiwan, a total of 11 Dongfeng ballistic missiles have already been launched into waters near Taiwan's northern, southern and eastern coasts "in several batches".

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-starts-its-largest-ever-military-exercise-surrounding-taiwan-503504" target="_blank">China starts its largest-ever military exercise surrounding Taiwan</a>

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A day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi completed a whirlwind less than 24-hour trip to Taiwan, a miffed China has started its largest military exercise around Taiwan.

A day after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi completed a whirlwind less than 24-hour trip to Taiwan, a miffed China has started its largest military exercise around Taiwan. Now, five of its nine ballistic missiles have landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), increasing tension in the region and threatening instability. Japan's defence minister Nobuo Kishi termed the incident as 'first of its kind' and was quoted as saying by the media, “Five of the nine ballistic missiles launched by China are believed to have landed within Japan’s EEZ," Reportedly, Japan has also lodged a diplomatic protest in the aftermath of the incident. The Japanese minister also called the matter a serious problem that affected the national security of the country and the safety of its citizens. It is pertinent to note that islands such as Okinawa, situated in the southernmost end of Japan are close to Taiwan. The EEZ extends to over 370 kilometres from Japan's coastline, beyond its territorial waters. And since China started its major military exercise surrounding Taiwan, it was only a matter of time before a stray missile could have ended on one of the islands. Is China taking revenge for the G7 statement? However, experts are of the view that the landing of five ballistic missiles cannot be a coincidence. China and Japan have been historic enemies. Even after the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Chinese social media platforms were replete with users who were cheering the assassination. Moreover, China attacking Japan, comes in the aftermath of Tokyo condemning Beijing in the G7 joint statement and advising it not to try and change the status quo in the region. Reportedly, after the G7 joint statement, the Chinese foreign minister cancelled its bilateral meeting with Japan that was scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the ongoing ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Cambodia. Read More: Nancy Pelosi Taiwan trip: China scraps meet with Japan over G7 statement Chinese military exercise around Taiwan As reported by WION extensively, ever since Nancy Pelosi announced her decision to visit Taiwan, China had been threatening of dire consequences. While it didn't do much when Pelosi was in Taipei, it sure has engaged its afterburners since yesterday. Reportedly, China's navy, air force and other departments have taken part in the drill which is underway in six zones interspersed around Taiwan. According to Taiwan, a total of 11 Dongfeng ballistic missiles have already been launched into waters near Taiwan's northern, southern and eastern coasts "in several batches". Read More: China starts its largest-ever military exercise surrounding Taiwan (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Nancy Pelosi Taiwan trip: Chinese ballistic missiles land in Japan's exclusive economic zone

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