The flag of Taiwan during a military exercise by the Taiwan Navy. File photoMOSCOW, Aug 2 Twenty-one aircraft of the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) entered the air defense identification zone in southwestern Taiwan, the island's defense department said. In particular, eight fighters took part in the operation J-11, ten J-16 multi-role fighters, KJ-500 airborne early warning and control aircraft, Y-9 electronic warfare aircraft and Y-8 electronic reconnaissance aircraft.
The Foreign Ministry commented on Pelosi's visit to TaiwanAccording to the ministry, Taiwan sent an air patrol to monitor the situation and also deployed anti-aircraft missile systems. with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi's visit was the first visit by a Speaker of the US House of Representatives since 1997. The US administration, which was warned by the PRC President that «playing with fire risks getting burned,» assured Beijing of its commitment to the «one China» policy, but distanced itself from the visit, saying that the speaker makes decisions herself. The PRC considers the island its province and always opposes any contact Taipei representatives have with current officials, especially high-ranking officials, or the military from countries with which Beijing has diplomatic relations. China has already said it will take strong measures to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity if Pelosi visits Taiwan. «Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory» and the issue of territorial integrity is a «red line» in the words of China's envoy to the UN Zhang Jun, «Taiwan is an integral part of China's territory.» Taiwan administration to meet with Pelosi on Wednesday
