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Chinese military carries out precision strikes in Taiwan Strait

The exercises are the biggest in at least 25 years

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2022

China begins live ammunition drills near Taiwan after Pelosi visit

Taiwan has accused Beijing of violating Taipei's sovereignty and undermining regional stability.

Axios · Aug 4, 2022

Taiwan's Tsai thanks G7 for supporting regional peace and stability

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the Group of Seven (G7) nations on Thursday for supporting regional peace and stability after the group called on China to resolve tensions in the Taiwan Strait in a peaceful manner.

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit sparked international tension, but isn't likely to shake up her popularity with Chinese American voters at home in San Francisco

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei, Taiwan, prompted warnings and threats from the Chinese government, but it is unlikely to upset her Taiwanese American and Chinese American constituents in San Francisco.

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2022

China's Red Army to surround Taiwan and carry out drills after Nancy Pelosi's visit

Nancy Pelosi's trip so enraged mainland China that the country’s most popular social media platform, Weibo, crashed for about 30 minutes, confirming it was overstretched

Daily Mirror · Aug 3, 2022

As Pelosi leaves Taiwan, stability in Asia grows more precarious

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The expressions of mutual support and admiration were broadcast on live TV and went off without a hitch.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 3, 2022

Pelosi suggests Chinese criticism of Taiwan trip is sexist

The House Speaker says China made a “big fuss” about her visit, but “they didn’t say anything when the men came”

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

As Pelosi departs, Taiwan reflects on controversial US visit

Taiwanese experts reassured of US support as China gears up for military drills in waters surrounding island.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2022

China, US Allies Divided over Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has drawn bipartisan support at home and backing among the world’s democracies. Meanwhile, China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory with no right to an independent identity, has rallied support among fellow authoritarian states. The divided opinions speak both to China's…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

Nancy Pelosi leaves Taiwan after highly controversial visit angers China

China is trying to intimidate Taiwan by imposing trade restictions, sending military jets near Taiwan and has summoned the American envoy in Beijing to lodge a stern protest against Ms Pelosi’s visit

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022