China says the three days of military drills 'serve as a stern warning against the collusion between separatist forces seeking Taiwan independence'.
It comes after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California.Combat readiness patrols and other military exercises by Chinese forces have begun around Taiwan following President Tsai Ing-wen's visit to the United States.
China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control. Taiwan's government strongly objects to China's claims.Beijing's announcement also came just hours after China hosted a visit by senior European leaders. "The operations are necessary for safeguarding China's national sovereignty and territorial integrity."
"The military will respond with a calm, rational and serious attitude, and will stand guard and monitor in accordance with the principles of 'not escalating nor disputes' to defend national sovereignty and national security." Tsai has repeatedly offered talks with China but has been rebuffed as the government views her as a separatist. She says only Taiwan's people can decide their future.
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