China Renews Military Drills , Amid US Congressional , Delegation Visit to Taiwan.<br />On August 15, China's military conducted <br />combat alert patrols and military drills in <br />the airspace and waters surrounding Taiwan.<br />On August 15, China's military conducted <br />combat alert patrols and military drills in <br />the airspace and waters surrounding Taiwan.<br />CNN reports that the news comes one day <br />after the arrival of a United States <br />congressional delegation in Taipei.<br /> Senior Colonel Shi Yi of the Eastern Theater <br />Command said the exercises were , "a solemn response to political plays by the U.S. <br />and Taiwan that are undermining the peace <br />and stability of the Taiwan Strait.".<br />We will take all necessary measures and resolutely defend national sovereignty and the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, Shi Yi, People's Liberation Army Senior Colonel, via Weibo.<br />We will take all necessary measures and resolutely defend national sovereignty and the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, Shi Yi, People's Liberation Army Senior Colonel, via Weibo.<br />According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, <br />30 People's Liberation Army (PLA) warplanes <br />and five vessels were detected in the Taiwan Strait.<br />According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, <br />30 People's Liberation Army (PLA) warplanes <br />and five vessels were detected in the Taiwan Strait.<br />On August 14, a U.S. congressional delegation led by <br />Senator Ed Markey arrived in Taipei for a diplomatic visit to , "reaffirm the United States' support for Taiwan.".<br />According to a spokesperson <br />for Senator Markey, <br />the trip is also meant to , "encourage stability and peace <br />across the Taiwan Strait.".<br />On August 15, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the U.S. delegation for demonstrating their support for Taiwan with action at a "key moment.".<br />In such uncertain times, we have to exert more efforts to ensure Taiwan's peace and stability. We have a moral obligation to actively prevent any unnecessary conflicts, Ed Markey, United States Senator, via CNN.<br />In such uncertain times, we have to exert more efforts to ensure Taiwan's peace and stability. We have a moral obligation to actively prevent any unnecessary conflicts, Ed Markey, United States Senator, via CNN.<br />In responding to this greatest <br />challenge, Taiwan showed <br />unbelievable restraint and discretion, Ed Markey, United States Senator, via CNN
