Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Chinese flies planes close to Taiwan ahead of expected visit

China has sent warplanes right up to the median line dividing the Chinese mainland from Taiwan in the hours before Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi is expected to arrive for her visit to the self-ruled island.



On Tuesday, China's foreign ministry said it had been in communication with the US regarding the visit, expressing hopes Washington could be clear on the gravity and sensitivity of this matter.

"We are also closely following the itinerary of Speaker Pelosi and if the US continues down the wrong path, we will take strong and resolute measures to ensure our sovereignty and security interests," a ministry spokeswoman said.

Taiwan's defence ministry said it had a full grasp of military activities near the island and was determined to defend itself against any Chinese threats. 

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  • A special flight with Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi on board that took off from Malaysia earlier on Tuesday is currently on its way to Taiwan, according to real-time data from Flightradar24.

The "SPAR19" jet headed to Taiwan is currently flying above the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines. It is expected to cross the island from east to north, where its administrative center, Taipei, is located.

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