Commenting on the Chinese maneuvers announced following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island, the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense felt that “Chinese maneuvers in Taiwan demonstrate Beijing’s intention to destroy regional peace and stability,” noting that “Chinese maneuvers have reached the level of limiting the blockade of air and sea Taiwanese space,” she said, noting that “Chinese maneuvers have extended into Taiwanese territory.”

And she said, according to the Routers report, that “China’s maneuvers are a flagrant violation of Taiwan’s sovereignty,” stressing that “the army has air and naval capabilities in the vicinity of Taiwan and is capable of protecting national security.” “, stressing that “the army is closely monitoring the situation and increasing the level of combat readiness in order to respond in a timely and appropriate manner.

Following Pelosi’s visit to the island, which China considers part of, despite warnings, Chinese authorities have announced military exercises in 6 areas surrounding the island from Aug. 4 to 7.