Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhao Lijian said that “what is happening in Ukraine is nothing compared to what is happening in Taiwan,” stressing that “US Secretary of State Nancy Pelosi’s visit is provocative and undermines peace and security.” Taiwan as provocative and violating the One China principle.”

Li Jian’s words came in response to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who believed that “China is trying to change the status quo in Taiwan,” noting that “Washington has repeatedly told China that we are not looking for a crisis, but Beijing has chosen to exaggerate its reaction.”

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

For its part, the White House announced that “a group of US Navy ships led by the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan will remain in the Taiwan area after China launched ballistic missiles in this region.”