The Chinese military announced exercises in retaliation for a meeting between the U.S. House speaker and the president of Taiwan.
by imposing a travel ban and financial sanctions against American groups and individuals associated with Tsai’s U.S. visit.
Taiwan split with China in 1949 after a civil war. The ruling Communist Party says the island is obliged to rejoin the mainland, by force if necessary. Beijing says contact with foreign officials encourages Taiwanese who want formal independence, a step the ruling party says would lead to war. The Taiwanese military said missile defense systems were activated and air and sea patrols sent to track the Chinese aircraft.
The United States has no official relations with Taiwan, a center for high-tech industry and one of the biggest global traders, but maintains extensive informal and commercial ties. Washington is required by federal law to ensure the island of 22 million people has the means to defend itself if China attacks.
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