News Snapshot:
> MOSCOW, Aug 3 — Moscow said yesterday that ally China had every right to take measures to protect its sovereignty and called US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit a “clear provocation”. “The Chinese side has the right to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity over the Taiwan issue,” the Russian foreign ministry said. Moscow called Pelosi’s visit “a clear provocation” aimed at containing China. China’s military said it would “launch a series of targeted military actions in response” to Pelosi’s visit. “We urge Washington to refrain from actions that undermine regional stability and international...
