Taiwan's foreign ministry highlight the dangers posed to shipping by China's hostility

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).