CHINA DECLARES ‘TARGETED MILITARY OPERATIONS’ IN RESPONSE TO PELOSI’S VISIT

Tue 02 August 2022:

China stated on Tuesday that it will begin a “series of targeted military operations” in reaction to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.

China’s Defense Ministry declared that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) would conduct a number of targeted military operations to counter (Nancy) Pelosi’s travel to Taiwan island and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The announcement came shortly after Pelosi landed in Taiwan, the first for a US House speaker in 25 years.

China considers Taiwan its “breakaway province.” However, Taipei has insisted on its independence since 1949.

The PLA Eastern Theater Command also announced that it will hold joint military operations around Taiwan, with joint naval and air drills in the north, southwest, southeast of the island, long-range artillery shooting in the Taiwan Strait, and conventional missile test firing in maritime areas east the of island, starting from Tuesday night, Chinese daily Global Times reported.

Besides, the Chinese military will also carry out military exercises and training activities including four-day live fire drills in six regions surrounding the Taiwan, starting from Thursday, the daily said.

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