Taiwan news: China puts 'ring of steel' around island and cuts off all US talks; Taipei warns of 'firm action'
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China fires missiles during military drills around TaiwanTaiwan condemns the exercises, which China says involve more than 100 aircraft and 10 warships.
Key FactsAug 4, 2022 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- China said its navy, air force and other units were conducting live-fire exercises in six zones around Taiwan and described the launches as precision missile strikes.
- Taiwanese Premier Su Tseng-chang condemned the manoeuvres, while the defence ministry reported deploying aircraft, ships and land-based missile systems and warning away 49 Chinese aircraft.
- US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the United States had nothing to rectify, wanted tensions reduced immediately and considered China’s suspension of some communication channels irresponsible.
- Korean Airlines and Singapore Airlines said they had cancelled flights on Friday because of the exercises, while ANA and Japan Airlines continued operating normally and avoided the affected airspace.
playing with fire— Xi Jinping warned that Nancy Pelosi's planned visit to Taiwan was 'playing with fire'.
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