Taiwan news: China puts 'ring of steel' around island and cuts off all US talks; Taipei warns of 'firm action'

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China's military drills 'jeopardises stability and peace of entire region', says Taiwan's representative to the EU. Dr Tsai Ming-Yen said Taiwan will 'always treasure international support' despite China's reaction to Nancy Pelosi's visit. Read more:

Taiwan condemns 'evil neighbour' China after missiles fired during military drills

Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House press secretary, earlier told reporters that China's reaction to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan is"irresponsible2. Check out our explainer on why the trip was so controversial and what it means for US-China relations. The photographs below are some of the latest to emerge from Liuqiu island in Taiwan, where people are gathering at the coast to catch a glimpse of Chinese warships.

The delays could hamper the future availability of crews to operate frontline Typhoon and F35 squadrons at a time of growing threats from Russia and China and with a war raging in Europe, defence sources said. We've been hearing from White House spokesman John Kirby this evening, who has given the latest US perspective on the situation in Taiwan.

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