China flag. File photoPARIS Aug 6 The US has been involved in both the Ukraine and Taiwan crises, Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shae said. The United States wants to add fuel to the fire in the Taiwan Strait in order to create another crisis besides the Ukrainian one,» the diplomat said on the air of the LCI TV channel. In his opinion, the Americans are now worried about the loss of their influence in the world. The diplomat noted that regarding the Ukrainian crisis, most of the developing countries «do not agree» with a group of Western countries and do not participate in sanctions against Russia. At the same time, as Lu Shae said, US influence is «gradually decreasing» in the Asia-Pacific region, and they want to «disrupt the situation» there. Pelosi to Taiwan, which passed despite objections from the PRC. China has repeatedly warned the American side that if the trip takes place, it will not remain without consequences and will entail tough measures. Shortly after Pelosi's arrival on the island, China announced the start of military exercises in several areas around Taiwan. Pelosi's visit to Taiwan
