<p>Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported that more United States lawmakers are set to visit Taiwan despite China's anger on Thursday evening. The news agency did not name the lawmakers who were coming.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report only mentioned that they would arrive on a US military aircraft at Taipei's downtown Songshan airport. It also stated that they would meet Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This will be the third arrival of the US delegation in the island nation this month after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial trip and after that five US lawmakers visited Taipei. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The recent visits have angered China as it staged military drills near Taiwan. China views Taiwan as part of its territory and even claimed that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories. and has vowed to one day take it, by force if necessary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Taiwan's foreign ministry and the de facto US embassy in Taipei didn't give any confirmation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite defying China, the visits are extremely important for Taiwan as Pelosi was the highest-ranked elected US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But her visit has definitely flared up geo-political tensions between China and US as Beijing launched large-scale military drills in the waters around Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>China has never ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taiwan's government says the People's Republic of China has never ruled the island and so has no right to claim it, and that only its 23 million people can decide their future.&nbsp;</p>

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Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported that more United States lawmakers are set to visit Taiwan despite China's anger on Thursday evening. The news agency did not name the lawmakers who were coming.

Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported that more United States lawmakers are set to visit Taiwan despite China's anger on Thursday evening. The news agency did not name the lawmakers who were coming. The report only mentioned that they would arrive on a US military aircraft at Taipei's downtown Songshan airport. It also stated that they would meet Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday. This will be the third arrival of the US delegation in the island nation this month after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's controversial trip and after that five US lawmakers visited Taipei. ALSO READ | Amid escalating tensions with China, Taiwan proposes double-digit increase in defence budget The recent visits have angered China as it staged military drills near Taiwan. China views Taiwan as part of its territory and even claimed that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories. and has vowed to one day take it, by force if necessary. Meanwhile, Taiwan's foreign ministry and the de facto US embassy in Taipei didn't give any confirmation. Despite defying China, the visits are extremely important for Taiwan as Pelosi was the highest-ranked elected US official to visit Taiwan in 25 years. But her visit has definitely flared up geo-political tensions between China and US as Beijing launched large-scale military drills in the waters around Taiwan. ALSO READ | Biden to kick off midterm rally in Maryland on Thursday WATCH | UN report on Xinjiang's Uighur treatment may be further delayed × China has never ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control. Taiwan's government says the People's Republic of China has never ruled the island and so has no right to claim it, and that only its 23 million people can decide their future. 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.

More US lawmakers to visit Taiwan despite China's anger

<p>Fresh military drills have been staged near Taiwan by China as the latest visit by United States lawmakers to the island has further angered Beijing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The visit comes days after a controversial halt to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during her recent Asia trip. Pelosi's visit to Taiwan triggered a furious response from Beijing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The five US lawmakers arrived in Taipei on an unannounced visit late on Sunday. The team was led by Senator Ed Markey. The US de facto embassy in Taipei said that the delegation met with President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday (August 15).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The delegation had an opportunity to exchange views with Taiwan counterparts on a wide range of issues of importance to both the United States and Taiwan," it said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pelosi's Taiwan visit has flared up tensions between China and US as Beijing views self-ruled, democratic Taiwan as part of its territory. China even claimed that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China claims that Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will defy China's one-nation policy by pushing for formal independence — a red line for the nation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the latest, the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command, meaning the Chinese military unit responsible for the area adjacent to Taiwan, said that the PLA's Eastern Theatre Command had organised multi-service joint combat readiness patrols and combat drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that the exercises were "a stern deterrent to the United States and Taiwan continuing to play political tricks and undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a separate statement, China's Defence Ministry said that the lawmakers' trip infringed on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and "fully exposes the true face of the United States as a spoiler and spoiler of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Chinese People's Liberation Army continues to train and prepare for war, resolutely defends national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will resolutely crush any form of 'Taiwan independence' separatism and foreign interference."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taiwan's Defence Ministry claimed that&nbsp;15 Chinese aircraft had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

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Fresh military drills have been staged near Taiwan by China as the latest visit by United States lawmakers to the island has further angered Beijing. The visit comes days after a controversial halt to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during her recent Asia trip.

Fresh military drills have been staged near Taiwan by China as the latest visit by United States lawmakers to the island has further angered Beijing. The visit comes days after a controversial halt to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during her recent Asia trip. Pelosi's visit to Taiwan triggered a furious response from Beijing. The five US lawmakers arrived in Taipei on an unannounced visit late on Sunday. The team was led by Senator Ed Markey. The US de facto embassy in Taipei said that the delegation met with President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday (August 15). ALSO READ | Myanmar court gives 6 more years in jail to ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi on corruption charges "The delegation had an opportunity to exchange views with Taiwan counterparts on a wide range of issues of importance to both the United States and Taiwan," it said. Pelosi's Taiwan visit has flared up tensions between China and US as Beijing views self-ruled, democratic Taiwan as part of its territory. China even claimed that, in case needed, it will use force to unite the two territories. China claims that Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will defy China's one-nation policy by pushing for formal independence — a red line for the nation. ALSO READ | US Congress delegation visits Taiwan, second high-profile visit in a month In the latest, the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command, meaning the Chinese military unit responsible for the area adjacent to Taiwan, said that the PLA's Eastern Theatre Command had organised multi-service joint combat readiness patrols and combat drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan on Monday. It added that the exercises were "a stern deterrent to the United States and Taiwan continuing to play political tricks and undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait." WATCH | Taiwan: After Nancy Pelosi, congressional delegation visits Taiwan × In a separate statement, China's Defence Ministry said that the lawmakers' trip infringed on China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and "fully exposes the true face of the United States as a spoiler and spoiler of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait". "The Chinese People's Liberation Army continues to train and prepare for war, resolutely defends national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will resolutely crush any form of 'Taiwan independence' separatism and foreign interference." Taiwan's Defence Ministry claimed that 15 Chinese aircraft had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Monday. 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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More US lawmakers to visit Taiwan despite China's anger

China stages fresh drills near Taiwan as US lawmakers' Taipei visit angers Beijing