U.S. urges China over Taiwan pressure

U.S. urges China over Taiwan pressure

The United States called on China to stop military pressure against Taiwan after Beijing said it had carried out naval exercises with an Indonesian warship east of Taiwan. The reported activity drew renewed attention to tensions in the region.

Taiwan's foreign ministry responded on Aug. 12 to China's claim that the drill involved the Chinese and Indonesian navies in waters near Taiwan's eastern coast. The exchange highlighted continuing friction over military activity around the island.

Key Events

  • China claimed it conducted naval exercises with an Indonesian warship east of Taiwan.
  • The United States urged Beijing to end its military pressure on Taiwan.
  • The statement came after China's Aug. 11 claim of a joint drill.
  • Taiwan's foreign ministry in Taipei issued a response to China's claim.