"China's military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan and others in the region increase tensions unnecessarily. We urge Beijing to exercise restraint, cease its military pressure against Taiwan, and instead engage in meaningful dialogue, said State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott. The United States supports peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposes unilateral changes to the status quo, including by force or coercion, he added."
"China fired missiles and deployed jets and naval vessels earlier this week in a simulation of military actions to encircle Taiwan, which Beijing claims as an integral part of its territory and has vowed to bring under its control. Chinese military drills have become a frequent occurrence, causing few disruptions to life on the self-governed island, whose status the US has not officially weighed in on."
The United States approved an $11bn arms package for Taiwan and called on China to exercise restraint after Chinese military drills simulated a blockade of the island. The State Department said Chinese bellicose language and drills created unnecessary strain and urged Beijing to cease military pressure and engage in meaningful dialogue. The United States supports peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposes unilateral changes to the status quo by force or coercion. China fired missiles, deployed jets and naval vessels to simulate encirclement. Taiwanese officials condemned the drills, President William Lai affirmed defense of sovereignty and proposed a $40bn military spending increase that is stalled in the legislature.
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