“Such actions by the United States grossly violate the One China principle and the provisions of the three Sino-American joint communiqués, and seriously damage the political foundation of Sino-American relations,” said a spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Defense.

As emphasized, the Chinese side strongly protests in this regard and made a strict submission to the United States on this matter.

The press service of the Eastern Zone Combat Command of the People's Liberation Army of the People's Republic of China also reported that the Chinese army will conduct military exercises in the Taiwan area in response to the provocative actions of the United States.

Earlier, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said the United States would do everything possible to prevent "Taiwan's reunification with mainland China" by force.