(ANSA) - BEIJING, 08 AUG - China "conducts normal military exercises" around Taiwan, which is "Chinese territory", and has the right to operate in the waters that "surround its territory".
The spokesman of the Foreign Ministry Wang Wenbin said about the new maneuvers announced today by the Command of the Eastern Theater of the Pla.
"They are open, transparent and professional. The competent departments have also made a timely announcement, in line with domestic law, international law and practice: they are not only a warning to provocateurs, but also a legitimate move to protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity. ".
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