US reiterates opposition to unilateral attempts in Taiwan Strait amid Chinese military drills

The US has reiterated its stance of opposing any unilateral attempts to change the status quo of the Taiwan Strait by force or coercion. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said this during a press briefing yesterday when asked about the Chinese military drills around Taiwan. 

Leavitt said that President Trump emphasised the importance of maintaining peace in the Taiwan Strait, adding that the US encourages the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues. Her remarks come after China’s military said, it began joint exercises involving its army, navy, air force and rocket force around



Taiwan.

In a social media post, Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence condemned China’s drills, calling them irrational activities that undermined regional peace. The post said that Taiwan strongly condemned the People’s Republic of China’s irrational provocations. Taiwan firmly oppose People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) actions that undermine regional peace. Standing guard at the forefront of freedom and democracy, remain steadfast in defending its territorial sovereignty. The development comes days after US Defence Chief Pete Hegseth, vowed to counter China’s aggression on his first visit to Asia.