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Beijing [China], August 2 : Ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan on Tuesday, Chinese Ambassador to ASEAN Deng Xijun said that Beijing will hold military exercises in the South China sea from August 2-6. Maritime entry during the drill will be prohibited, the Chinese envoy said citing Hainan Maritime Safety Administration. "According to Hainan Maritime Safety Administration, #China will hold MILITARY EXERCISES in the #SouthChinaSea from August 2-6. Entry will be prohibited," he tweeted. Pelosi is expected to visit Taiwan today, as per reports. She is going to Taiwan with scheduled meetings with government officials...
