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US condemns China’s ‘irresponsible behavior’ and ‘provocative’ military drills in Taiwan Strait Washington, August 5: The United States has condemned China’s “provocative” military exercises around Taiwan, calling them “irresponsible” actions that run counter to its long-held goal of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and region. The Chinese military launched a four-day war game on Thursday with “precision missile strikes” in the Taiwan Strait in retaliation for U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s landmark visit to Taipei. The day after Nancy Pelosi’s visit, the Chinese military launched a precision missile strike over the Taiwan Strait. China considers Taiwan part...
