Chinese Navy ship in Shanghai. File photoBEIJING, Jul 30 The People's Liberation Army of China has begun exercises off the coast of eastern Fujian Province, across the strait from the island of Taiwan, according to a report from the Maritime Security Bureau of Pingtan City County. The agency issued a warning according to which from 08:00 to 21:00 local time (03:00-16:00 Moscow time) maneuvers of ships with live firing are held in this area, due to which all ships are prohibited from entering the water area.
GT: Pelosi's visit to Taiwan will lead to disasterIn addition, since yesterday, the PLA has been conducting exercises in the western part of the Qiongzhou Strait, which separates the southern province of Guangdong from Hainan Island, as well as in the water area southeast of Dawanshan Island, located south of the coast province of Guangdong. The maneuvers are held on the eve of the celebration of the 95th anniversary of the PLA, as well as against the backdrop of a possible visit of the speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. The day before, Pelosi went on an Asian tour, during which she will visit Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore. It was reported that she intended to visit Taiwan, but the speaker herself refused to give any comments on this matter, citing security requirements. China has declared an unwavering determination to defend its sovereigntyPelosi's possible visit to Taiwan was discussed back in April, but then she canceled her Asian tour due to a sudden infection with the coronavirus. According to the media, Chinese diplomats worked hard to convey to US congressmen the undesirability of the speaker's visit to the island. The Taiwan issue in relations between Washington and Beijing has become especially important against the backdrop of the situation in Ukraine. China emphasizes that, for historical and political reasons, no analogy is appropriate, and demands that the United States not interfere in its internal affairs. Washington, formally observing the «one China principle» and not having diplomatic relations with Taipei, not only maintains ties with the island, but also regularly supplies weapons there. » />Biden assured that the United States does not support Taiwan separatism
