Taiwan prepares for emergency amid China’s threats

Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement Tuesday that it is fully aware of the military exercises of China’s forces near the island’s coast, and that Taiwan is determined, capable and confident in its capabilities to protect its territory in case of emergency or any threats.

This comes after China announced yesterday its plans to hold military exercises in the South China Sea from August 2 to 6, after four Chinese fighter planes entered the Taiwan Air Defense Zone.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to visit Taiwan later today, where the White House said it was free to choose whether to go ahead with the trip or withdraw from it, amid threats from China that the trip would have serious consequences in the event of Pelosi’s visit to the Taiwanese capital, Taipei.