China has ramped up its military drills in Taiwan's waters and announced sanctions against US Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as tensions build between Beijing and.. Sky News
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday in the wake of heightened tensions with China. Beijing claims ownership of the self-ruled island and has responded with multiple military drills in zones surrounding Taiwan in retaliation.
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Pelosi Leaves Taiwan , As Beijing Begins Military Drills.
'New York Post' reports that the House speaker left Taiwan on Aug. 3 after a brief, controversial visit. .
'New York Post' reports that the House speaker left Taiwan on Aug. 3 after a brief, controversial visit. .
The visit, meant as a show of support for Taiwan, worsened tensions between the U.S. and China.
Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its sovereign territory that it seeks to reclaim, .
warned Pelosi that if she went through with her visit, there would be "consequences.".
Pelosi's departure comes as China conducts its largest military drills in over 25 years.
Pelosi's departure comes as China conducts its largest military drills in over 25 years.
The "necessary and just" air and sea drills are slated to begin Aug. 4.
The "necessary and just" air and sea drills are slated to begin Aug. 4.
'New York Post' reports that at least half of the areas where the drills will take place seemingly infringe on Taiwanese waters.
Experts say the actions
could be "seen as an act of war.".
Experts say the actions
could be "seen as an act of war.".
During her meeting with Pelosi,
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said, , “We will firmly uphold our nation’s sovereignty and continue to hold the line of defense for democracy.”.
During her meeting with Pelosi,
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said, , “We will firmly uphold our nation’s sovereignty and continue to hold the line of defense for democracy.”.
Pelosi responded by saying, , “America’s determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.”.
Pelosi responded by saying, , “America’s determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.”
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US House speaker Nancy Pelosi departed Taiwan’s capital Taipei after her brief visit to the island nation, which was responded to by threats and military drills from Bejing.
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