It’s probably worth discussing the current situation in a new thread as the most recent one was about wider conflicts as well.
This has all heated up quite rapidly over the past few days…
This has all heated up quite rapidly over the past few days…
Taiwan tensions: China condemns 'manic' visit as Pelosi continues tour
"Manic, irresponsible and irrational": China's foreign minister reacts to Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit.
www.bbc.co.uk
China reacted by launching its biggest ever military exercises in the region.
Ms Pelosi is the most senior US politician to visit the island in 25 years.
Her decision to stop at the island has enraged Beijing, which considers Taiwan to be a breakaway province of China.
The US does not officially recognise Taiwan, but it does maintain a strong relationship with the island, which includes selling weapons for Taiwan to defend itself.