China's Eastern Military Command announces 'military operations' off Taiwan coast. They link the conduct of these "military operations", namely, this term is used in the PLA, with the visit of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.
Recall, that Pelosi arrived in Taipei at 17:45 by Moscow time. There, she was met by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu and the "highest representative of the United States" (in fact - the consul general or even the ambassador) Sandra Oudkirk.
Chinese military command announces 'non-nuclear missile launches' off Taiwan coast, including on the east side of the island. For this, warships of the PLA naval forces will be involved. (People's Liberation Army of China).
Against this background, Pelosi herself said, that "did not violate the sovereignty of China" and added, that her visit to Taipei "is an act of support 23 millions of local residents in their struggle for democratic values".
Pelosi:
The people of Taiwan have made a choice, who stood before him. From autocracy and democracy, he chose democracy. After this speech, the third person in the US hierarchy and her "retinue" went to the hotel, where an entire floor was reserved for the American delegation - 48 rooms.
At the same time, the situation remains extremely tense.. If PRC troops begin maneuvers with rocket firing around the perimeter of Taiwan, then Pelosi's plane may not leave at the appointed time. And the US delegation announced the departure from Taipei for 17:00 Moscow time tomorrow. used photos:Ministry of Defense of China
