Taiwan's foreign minister says China's military exercises near the country have hindered one of the busiest routes shipping routes in the world.

  • says the Chinese drills are preparation for an invasion of Taiwan
  • drills a gross violation of international law
  • Taiwan has the right to maintain relationships with other countries
  • Taiwan has the right to participate in the international community
  • Chin is targeting Taiwan at present but its ambitions go beyond Taiwan

This is in relation to the Chinese military retaliating against the visit to Taiwan by a US member of Congress (Pelosi).