China expected to begin live-fire military exercises near Taiwan coast in wake of Pelosi visit – live

Beijing to begin a series of live-fire drills near Taiwan’s coastline after vowing “consequences” following Pelosi’s trip to Taipei; Taiwan characterises drills as a violation of international law

The former Chinese ambassador to the UK issued a scathing statement overnight, warning the US to stop obstructing China’s “great cause of reunification” and describing the process as a “historical inevitability”.

Liu Xiao Ming said:

The United States should not fantasise about obstructing China’s great cause of reunification. Taiwan is part of China.

Realising complete national reunification is the general trend and a historical inevitability. We will never leave any space for ‘Taiwan independence’ split and interference from external forces.

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