China has imposed sanctions on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in response to her visit to Taiwan, China’s foreign ministry said.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhao Lijian pointed out that “what is happening in Ukraine cannot be compared with what is happening in Taiwan,” stressing that “Pelosi is provocative and undermines peace and security.” violation of the one China principle.

On the other hand, Pelosi emphasized during her visit to Tokyo after leaving Taiwan that “Washington will not allow China to isolate Taiwan,” noting that “my visit to Taiwan was not intended to change the status quo there.”

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.”