Earlier on, the Taiwanese delegation's planned visit to the White home was informed by the “Financial Times”, reporting that talks between the parties would take place as part of the expression of the alleged “special channel”.
A Taiwanese delegation visit to the US takes place shortly after the end of the two-day maneuvers of Chinese troops around Taiwan, which were received as an escalation of Beijing's military activities towards the authorities in Taipei. Military exercises coincided with China's tightening rhetoric towards Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te.
Taiwan. Chinese military maneuvers around the island
All types of armed forces of the People's Liberation Army took part in the maneuvers that took place around Taiwan. Chinese soldiers were practicing the blockade of the island and the impact on sea and land targets. "Taiwan is an integral part of China's territory," said Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese abroad Ministry. In consequence to Beijing's actions, the Taipei authorities organised "retaliatory" exercises in which fighters were picked up. They besides condemned the policy of the PRC, recognising it as a threat to peace and stableness in the region.
The maneuvers carried out by Chinese troops in the Taiwan area criticized the United States, which do not keep formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, but claim to be its top ally and arms supplier, which provokes opposition by the Beijing authorities.
