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Taiwan defence ministry says Chinese drills seriously violated island's sovereignty

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday that Chinese military drills have violated United Nations rules, invaded Taiwan's territorial space and amount to a blockade of its air and sea, amid high tensions as U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits the island.

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"We come in peace to the region", says Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan as 21 Chinese jets enter Taipei's Air Defence Zone

"We come in friendship to Taiwan, we come in peace for the region," Pelosi said during the meeting with Tsai Chi-chang, the deputy speaker of Taiwan's parliament. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pelosi Taiwan visit set to dominate Asean meet

PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asian foreign ministers will seek ways to help calm rising tensions over Taiwan at regional talks Wednesday, after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived on the island, enraging Beijing.

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Taiwan's Tsai thanks Pelosi for support, says island will not back down

Taiwan president's Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday thanked visiting U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi for her concrete actions to support Taiwan at this critical moment and said the island will not back down in the face of heightened military threats.

Reuters

Ardern seeks Taiwan 'dialogue, diplomacy'

The centre-right New Zealand opposition has attacked Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, while Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has chosen her words carefully.

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Pelosi says U.S. will not abandon Taiwan

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday that her visit to the island makes it unequivocally clear that the United States will not abandon Taiwan.

Reuters

Pelosi Taiwan visit - live: Biden admin says US and China ‘not at the brink’ as House speaker departs

Pelosi becomes highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit Taiwan despite strong warnings from China

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Taiwan says its military has increased alertness level, citizens should feel reassured

Taiwan's cabinet on Wednesday said the military has increased its alertness level and authorities will make plans to ensure safety and stability around the island, after China announced a series of military exercises in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's arrival in Taipei.

Reuters

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi addresses Taiwan's parliament as China summons US ambassador

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi praises Taiwan as one of the freest societies of the world, while China summons the US ambassador to Beijing to protest against her visit to Taiwan.

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International: 21 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan Air Defence Zone amid Pelosi's visit

Taking to Twitter the Defence Ministry said, "21 PLA aircraft (J-11*8, J-16*10, KJ-500 AEW&C, Y-9 EW and Y-8 ELINT) entered Taiwan's southwest ADIZ on August 2, 2022.” Read further on Dynamite News:

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China military operations 'concerning' says Japan gov't spokesperson

Japan called China's military exercises in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan 'concerning' on Wednesday, but refrained from commenting on Pelosi's visit to Asia.

Reuters

Pelosi lauds Taiwan, says China's fury cannot stop visits by world leaders

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday after touting its democracy and pledging American solidarity during her brief visit, adding that Chinese anger cannot stop world leaders from travelling to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.

Reuters

Pelosi to Taiwan president: "We will not abandon our commitment" to island

The meeting will not go over well in Beijing.

Axios

Alibaba, JD Surge Over 3% As Earnings Come Into Focus: Hong Kong Traders Shrug Off Pelosi-Linked Taiwan Tensions

Shares of Alibaba and JD.com rose over 3% in Wednesday morning opening trade, with Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index also beginning on a positive note, gaining 0.91%. Alibaba is set to release its June-quarter earnings on Thursday.

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Taiwan defence ministry: Chinese drills around island meant to destroy regional stability

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday that Chinese live-fire drills around the democratic island this week demonstrated Beijing's intention to destroy regional peace and stability.

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China restricts trade with Taiwan amid tensions over Pelosi trip

China’s Commerce Ministry announces trade measures after warning of “serious consequences” over visit.

France 24

‘Taiwan will not back down,’ president vows as China readies military drills over Pelosi visit

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen struck a defiant tone Wednesday as she hosted US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a furious China gearing up for major military exercises around the island in retaliation for the visit.

Reuters

Pelosi says U.S. chip bill offers opportunity for U.S.-Taiwan cooperation

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the Taiwanese parliament on Wednesday the U.S. chip bill would offer a good opportunity for U.S.-Taiwan cooperation in the chip industry.

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Nancy Pelosi meets Taiwan's President as China responds with flurry of military exercises — as it happened

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has been visiting Taiwan's parliament and meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen, despite China warning of "serious consequences" for her trip. Look back at how the day's events unfolded with our blog.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why Pelosi went to Taiwan, and why China's angry

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew into Taiwan on an Air Force passenger jet Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China

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ASX slips as US-China tensions mount, amid warnings of 'severe' economic downturn

The Australian share market claws back much of its early losses as retail sales jump to a record high, the Australian dollar sinks below 70 US cents despite the Reserve Bank's rate hike and BHP boosts its nickel exploration to take advantage of an electric vehicle boom.

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China's UK ambassador warns British lawmakers against visiting Taiwan -The Guardian

China's UK ambassador Zheng Zeguang on Tuesday vowed "severe consequences" if British lawmakers visit Taiwan, The Guardian reported on Tuesday. (https://bit.ly/3JoQlOK)

Reuters

North Korea denounces U.S. 'interference' over Pelosi's Taiwan visit

North Korea's foreign ministry on Wednesday criticised what it called U.S. "imprudent interference" in China's internal affairs over House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the official KCNA said.

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What 3 past Taiwan Strait crises can teach us about U.S.-China tensions today

Both the U.S. and China stepped up military activity in the region ahead of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit. Here's what is different now from crises in the Taiwan Strait decades ago.

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