Washington, DC [US] The US is "deeply concerned" over joint military exercises by Chinese forces in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan. US State Department official spokesperson Matthew Miller urged China to act with restraint. The US State Department statement came after China launched two-day military exercises on Thursday and Friday (May 23-24), involving land, sea, air and rock forces, Taiwan News reported. China began the exercise a few days after La Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan's president on May 20. In a statement, Matthew Miller said, "The United States is deeply concerned by the People's Liberation Army joint military exercises in the Taiwan Strait around Taiwan.We are closely monitoring PRC activities and coordinating with allies and partners regarding our common concerns. Miller said using normal, routine and democratic transitions as a pretext for military provocation risks escalating and eroding long-standing norms that have maintained peace and stability for years. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said, "The United States is deeply concerned over the People's Liberation Army's joint military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan. We continue to closely monitor PRC activities while coordinating with allies and partners with respect to our shared concerns." "We strongly urge Beijing to act with restraint.Using a normal, routine, democratic transition as a pretext for military provocations risks escalating tensions and destroying long-standing norms that have maintained peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait for decades. Keep, which is important for regional and. Matthew Miller said the US remains committed to its long-standing An Chin policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, three joint communiques and six assurances. Taiwan Strait And the exercises began in areas adjacent to Taiwan-controlled islands off China's coast. Just days after Lai took office, Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan's president. Started a two-day military exercise, which I called "punishment" for so-called "separatist acts."According to China's state broadcaster CCTV, as part of the exercises, dozens of Chinese warplanes hit destroyers, frigates, missile speedboats with live ammunition, as well as "high-value" enemy aircraft, CMNN reports. Again carried out simulated attacks on "military targets". China's ruling Communist Party, which controls Taiwan, claims it is part of its territory and has vowed to take the island by force if necessary. China said it launched joint military exercises involving the army, navy, air force and rocket forces in areas around Taiwan at 7.45 am. (local time) The exercise is taking place in the Taiwan Strait, a narrow area of ​​water that separates the island from mainland China as well as North, South and East Taiwan, CNN reported on Thursday. They are also occurring near Taiwan's remote islands of Kinmen, Matsu, Wukiu and Dongyin, which are just off China's southeast coast, according to a statement from the PLA's Eastern Theater Command. PLA Navy Col. Li Shi, a spokesman for the command, said. The practice is described.According to CNN, "Taiwan has also deployed its own warships to monitor the situation in response to strict punishment for the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces and a solemn warning against interference and provocation by outside forces. It This comes as Beijing regards Lai as a "dangerous separatist" because he supports the island's sovereignty and distinct identity, according to CNN's report. Beijing criticized Lai's inaugural speech, which marked the Democratic Progressive Party's third consecutive term in power.China should stop bullying Taiwan In his inaugural speech after being sworn in as Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te called on Beijing to stop bullying the island nation, which China continues to claim as its own. In his inaugural address, Lai said. Called on Beijing to "cease its political and military threats against Taiwan, share with Taiwan global responsibility for maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as well as in the greater region, and ensure that the world is free from the fear of war." Is." Lai, a former doctor and Vice President, was inaugurated alongside newly appointed Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, who recently took over as Taiwan's principal ambassador to the United States. Beijing publicly criticized both leaders and their party for defending Taiwan's sovereignty.Despite never ruling the island, China's ruling Communist Party claims it is part of its territory and has threatened to take over the island using force if necessary.