China vows "targeted military actions" in response to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

China vowed Tuesday to launch "targeted military actions" in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, amid escalating tension between Washington and Beijing.

"The Chinese People's Liberation Army is on high alert and will launch targeted military operations to respond, resolutely defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and thwart outside interference and 'Taiwan independence' separatist attempts," Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Tsian said in a statement denouncing the visit. .

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