In response to the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, the Chinese military conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan on the 7th.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on the 7th that the Chinese military conducted a "simulated attack drill against Taiwan's main island and Taiwanese ships at sea".
Since August 4, the Chinese military has conducted large-scale exercises in a total of six sea areas and air areas surrounding Taiwan as a countermeasure against the visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. rice field.
The Chinese military's Eastern Theater Command, which has jurisdiction over the East China Sea, will conduct practical joint exercises around Taiwan based on plans on the 7th, focusing on land-based attacks and testing long-range aerial strike capabilities. announced that it had performed
On the other hand, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced on the 7th that the Chinese military had conducted a "simulated attack drill against Taiwan's main island and Taiwanese ships at sea." In addition, drones have been confirmed to be operating around the Taiwan Strait.
In response, the Taiwanese military said it "appropriately responded" by dispatching aircraft and ships.
The Chinese military plans to hold military exercises until 1:00 p.m. Japan time on the 7th, which has already passed.
However, even after the exercises are over, there are growing concerns that military activities around Taiwan will become normal and increase military pressure on Taiwan.