Combat exercises begin around island after Nancy Pelosi visit, in what Taiwan has said amounts to blockadeChina begins military drills: live updatesTaiwan’s military has said it is “preparing for war without seeking war” after China’s military began an unprecedented four days of live-fire exercises close to Taiwan’s shores, in reaction to Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island.At midday local time on Thursday, the Chinese state broadcaster CCTV announced the beginning of an “important military training exercise and organised live fire”, expected to include missile tests. China sees Taiwan as a part of its own territory. Continue reading...
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