The flag of Taiwan during a military exercise by the Taiwan Navy. File photoMOSCOW, Aug 2Taiwan's Ministry of Defense condemned China's upcoming exercises near the island, calling them «psychological intimidation of civilians,» Reuters reported. The Chinese army will launch a series of military operations around Taiwan on Tuesday evening amid the visit to the island of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Combat Command spokesman Shi Yi said on Tuesday. >Chinese Ambassador to the United States commented on Pelosi's visit to TaiwanAccording to the agency, the Taiwan Defense Ministry said that China is «trying to threaten the main ports and cities» of the island, in this regard, Taiwan «seriously condemned» this decision of the PRC. «Chinese exercises are aimed at psychological intimidation of citizens «, — the agency quotes the statement of the Ministry of Defense of Taiwan. The defense department noted that the military is monitoring the situation and has increased the level of readiness. They said the military has the «security» mentality and ability. Pelosi arrived at the Taipei airport late Tuesday, her visit as the first trip by a US House speaker to Taiwan since 1997. The US administration, which was warned by Chinese President Xi Jinping 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. China considers the island its province and always opposes any contact between Taipei representatives and current officials, especially high-ranking officials, or the military from countries with which Beijing has diplomatic relations. proposed to create a military alliance with China and India
