Chinese military command announced the successful execution of exercises in the Taiwan Strait, including 'precision missile strikes,' following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit.
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said its own military forces were monitoring the Chinese movements while careful to avoid any confrontation that could risk escalating the situation.Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. left, and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, right, stand during a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., receives the Order of Propitious Clouds with Special Grand Cordon, at the president's office on Aug. 3, 2022 in Taipei, Taiwan.
Xinhua News Agency, China’s official media, reported the military exercises were focused on"blockade, sea target assault, strike on ground targets, and airspace control."The Associated Press contributed to this report. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox
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