Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense says that China’s military exercises are continuing 12 miles from its territorial waters.
Taiwan has claimed that suspicious drones have been seen flying near its islands, and the website of Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense has also claimed a cyber attack.
China has said the drills will take place in the world’s busiest waterways and will include long-range live fire.
Taiwan has asked ships to take an alternate route to avoid getting in the way of China’s military exercises.
Taiwan is also in talks with neighboring Japan and the Philippines to find alternative routes for the planes.
Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan was heavily criticized by China and threatened with dire consequences.
China considers Taiwan as part of its territory, while Taiwan considers itself an independent state. The United States and European countries also recognize Taiwan as an independent democratic state.
