Chinese ships and planes crossed the midline on Friday morning, says Taiwan MoD
Helen Davidson
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry just announced that several PLA ships and aircraft crossed the midline again this morning.
It said the PLA’s military exercises were highly provocative, “whether it was launching ballistic missiles or deliberately crossing the midline of the strait.”
“The national army shall work together to resolutely defend the sovereignty and national security, adhering to the principle of preparing for war and not seeking war”.
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China has said it has summoned European diplomats to the country to protest statements issued by the Group of Seven countries. And the European Union is criticizing the threat of Chinese military exercises around Taiwan.
The Foreign Ministry said on Friday that Deputy Minister Deng Li made a “serious representation” about “unwanted interference in China’s internal affairs”.
Missiles cross Taiwan in latest exercise, Chinese media report
We have a little more details about the Chinese missiles that reportedly flew over Taiwan during Beijing’s latest military exercise on Friday.
Professor Meng Jiangqing of China’s military-affiliated National Defense University spoke with state broadcaster CCTV, praising the accuracy of Beijing’s capabilities.
This time our practice included live-firing tests, and it was the first time they crossed the island of Taiwan.
They said they passed through an airfield where Patriot missiles – a highly mobile surface-to-air missile system that would be a vital defense against Chinese warplanes – have been densely deployed.
Meng said the latest exercises also represent the PLA’s closest exercise to the island, its first encirclement and the first time a shooting range has been established east of Taiwan.
China’s official Xinhua news agency reported that the military “flyed over 100 warplanes, including fighters and bombers”, as well as “more than 10 destroyers and warships” during the exercise.
According to Xinhua news agency, the Chinese exercise includes troops from the Navy, Air Force, Rocket Force, Strategic Support Force and Logistic Support Force.
Taiwan sends planes and ships in response to Chinese military incursions
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says its military has sent planes and ships and deployed land-based missile systems to monitor the situation, as China conducts large-scale military exercises in the vicinity of Taiwan.
The defense ministry said several Chinese ships and planes crossed the midline of the Taiwan Strait on Friday morning, describing China’s military activities as “highly provocative”.
The Defense Ministry said Taiwan’s military would prepare for war, but would not call for war.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says China will not “isolate” Taiwan By preventing US officials from traveling there.
Pelosi, who is currently leading a congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region with its last stop in Tokyo, said her visit was “not about changing the status quo” but recognized that China had “made our Using the visit as an excuse went on his strike”. ,
Pelosi said that while the Chinese have tried to isolate Taiwan, “they are not doing our itinerary.”
You can watch a video of his remarks from the US Embassy in Tokyo below.
China summons Japanese ambassador to Beijing The foreign ministry on Friday called on Taiwan to file a hard representation on its participation in the “wrong” Group of Seven (G7) nations statement, news agency Reuters reported.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li issued a diplomatic complaint to Japan’s ambassador to China on Thursday, a foreign ministry statement said.
Earlier, the ministry said it had issued a similar complaint to the envoys of some European countries and the European Union in China on the matter.
Shipment to iPhone assembler Pegatron Corp’s factory in China was being conducted for investigation by Chinese customs officials Nikkei reported on Friday a day after the company’s top executive met with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Taipei.
The report, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter, said shipments to Pegatron’s Suzhou facility were being checked Thursday to see if they found cartons containing the words “Taiwan” or “Republic of China”. has violated a rule against.
Pegatron Vice President Jason Chen and other Taiwanese chip industry figures met with Pelosi on Wednesday at a lunch hosted by President Tsai Ing-wen. A photo of the incident was later posted by the President’s Office showing Chen and others including TSMC founder Morris Chang and chairman Mark Liu.
Nikkei said several Taiwanese component suppliers also received urgent requests early Friday from their customers to ensure shipments comply with labeling requirements.
Chinese officials reiterated that boxes, shipping documents, cartons, and export and import declaration forms may not show the words “Republic of China,” “ROC” or “Taiwan,” as noted by manufacturers citing officials and by Nikkei Asia. has gone.
According to the outlet, a notice said, “If the word ‘ROC’ appears, the shipment will be stopped and checked and cannot be shipped.” “Please review all documents, forms and boxes carefully.”
Our China affairs correspondent Vincent Ni wrote how Pelosi’s The journey to Taiwan has begun Wave of nationalist enthusiasm inside China, Here is their full report:
Chinese ships and planes crossed the midline on Friday morning, says Taiwan MoD
Helen Davidson
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry just announced that several PLA ships and aircraft crossed the midline again this morning.
It said the PLA’s military exercises were highly provocative, “whether it was launching ballistic missiles or deliberately crossing the midline of the strait.”
“The national army shall work together to resolutely defend the sovereignty and national security, adhering to the principle of preparing for war and not seeking war”.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosic also mentioned China’s Human Rights History Today during my visit to Tokyo.
If we do not speak up for human rights in China because of commercial interests, we lose all moral rights to speak up on human rights anywhere in the world.
Pelosi said there are “some contradictions” in China and “some progress has been made in elevating people”, others “terrible things are happening that are considered major genocide”.
Speaking again about Taiwan, she said: “Taiwan is one of the most independent countries in the world. It was difficult to build their democracy. Their economy is thriving, we have seen the success of their semiconductor business. And in governance, LGBTQ and all kinds of issues. It’s not about me, it’s about them.”
Blinken joins Russian and Chinese FM at East Asia Summit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined the foreign ministers of Russia and China in a meeting with top diplomats from Southeast Asia on Friday.
The East Asia Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meetings, taking place in Cambodia’s capital, was the first time all three people were scheduled to participate in the same forum.
Here is a brief overview of the meeting by The Associated Press:
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pat on the back Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrovy On the shoulder as he entered the room and gave a sharp wave to the already seated Lavrov before taking his seat. Lavrov shook his hand in response.
Blinken, who had entered the room for the last time, did not even look at Lavrov, as he had taken his seat away from about half a dozen chairs, or at Wang, who was sitting down by the same table as Lavrov.
Ahead of the Phnom Penh talks, the US State Department indicated that Blinken had no plans to meet face-to-face during the meetings.
During the series of Foreign Ministers’ Meetings on East Asian Cooperation in Phnom Penh, SC&FM #wangyi further elaborate #Chinaposition on #We Provocative behavior of the side in violation of China’s sovereignty. pic.twitter.com/G7XI4oeMvh
— Ambassador Deng Zijun (@China2ASEAN) 5 August 2022
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhon, the chairman of the East Asia Summit, opened the 2.5-hour talks, saying he hoped all delegates would use the platform as a “means of connection and communication” with each other.
“Every year we face challenges, but I must say that this year like never before, we have faced so many threats at the same time,” he said, starting the media shutdown. last state. Door talks.