The government announced that 22 Chinese warplanes had entered the archipelago’s air defense zone

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6:07 p.m : It’s time to review the news this Thursday, August 4:

The National Assembly has unanimously voted for the amended Finance Bill Its latest release Accepted in a joint committee yesterday evening, it restores the back-to-school bonus. The Senate should follow suit in the evening.

China initiated Military maneuvers on an unprecedented scale Around Taiwan, especially after the visit of American Nancy Pelosi, launched missiles, some of which fell into Japanese waters. We asked the researcher about the increased risk.

Amnesty International is an NGO The Ukrainian military has accused Putting civilians at risk prompts a strong reaction from Kyiv. In the Donetsk region, eight people were killed Knocked at a bus stopIt owes Ukraine to Russia.

The heat wave continues and Strengthening in the east of France. Tonight, temperatures will be up to 9 degrees above normal have been measured Everywhere in France. Maintained by Météo France Orange alert for 26 sectors.

5:51 p.m : “The risk of spontaneous escalation is very low. (…) China’s announced military exercises in the Taiwan Strait do not directly target US forces. (…) On the Chinese side, a few weeks before the start of the conflict, as we saw with Russia against Ukraine, there is no mobilization of forces that would indicate the scenario of an invasion of the island.

We have compiled What do we know about these Chinese military exercises?. And analyst Antoine Pontas answered questions from our journalist Rachel Rodriguez. He explains why these maneuvers are important, but does not foreshadow immediate conflict.

5:48 p.m : Twenty-two Chinese planes entered Taiwan’s airspace today, Taiwan’s defense minister says, similar to previous days. Taiwan confirms four missiles fired by China this morning during a military maneuver in response to a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

4:42 p.m : Four of the five Chinese missiles landed in Japan’s exclusive economic zone as part of a military maneuver “I would have flown over the island of Taiwan”. This is the first time that missiles launched by China have flown so high in this independent territory claimed by Beijing. Tokyo is calling “immediate stop” These maneuvers will continue till Sunday.

2:31 p.m : China launched five missiles this morning as part of military maneuvers around Taiwan, Japan’s defense minister announced. “Suspected of falling into Japan’s exclusive economic zone”, meaning waters under Japanese jurisdiction. The minister says it is with Tokyo “Filed a protest with China through diplomatic channels”.

2:19 p.m : Let’s recall the important information this Thursday:

• Chinese Armed Forces Launched missiles in the waters around Taiwan, as part of a declared military exercise In reaction to the visit of American Nancy Pelosi.

• The Paris Court of Appeal affirmed Parole of Patrick Balcony. The former LR mayor of Levallois-Perret, who was jailed in Fleury-Mérogis in February, will be released tomorrow.

• The preferred way to explain yesterday’s explosion at the Urenco factory is that it is classified as a Seveso upper threshold. “Accident Handling”According to a source familiar with the matter at France Televisions.

The heat wave continues and Strengthening in the east of France. Tonight, temperatures will be up to 9 degrees above normal have been measured Everywhere in France. Maintained by Météo France Orange alert for 26 sectors.

12:24 p.m : China confirms drawing “Conventional Missiles” as part of its military maneuver around Taiwan this morning. “All missiles hit their target accurately, testing precision strike and access denial capabilities” A military spokesman for the area said. For its part, Taiwan has counted 11 Chinese missiles.

12:03 p.m : It’s noon, time for a traditional update on the news:

• Chinese armed forces fired “Multiple Ballistic Missiles” in the waters surrounding Taiwan, Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said. Beijing began its military exercises near the island this morning. In reaction to Nancy Pelosi’s visit. Follow our life.

• The Paris Court of Appeal affirmed Parole of Patrick Balcony. The former LR mayor of Levallois-Perret, who was jailed in Fleury-Mérogis in February, will be released tomorrow.

• The preferred way to explain yesterday’s explosion at the Urenco factory is that it is classified as a Seveso upper threshold. “Accident Handling”According to a source familiar with the matter at France Televisions.

The heat wave continues and Strengthening in the east of France. Maintained by Météo France Orange alert for 26 sectors.

11:51 am : Key Taiwanese government websites have come under cyber attack linked to China and Russia Nancy Pelosi’s Island Visit, according to Taiwanese authorities. The websites of the Presidential Administration, the Ministries of External Affairs, the Ministries of Defense and the government’s main English-language websites have been temporarily rendered inaccessible.

10:14 am : Chinese armed forces fired “Multiple Dongfeng Ballistic Missiles” in the waters surrounding Taiwan, Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said in a statement. Officials on the island condemned it “Irrational measures to disrupt regional peace”.

09:19 : It’s time for a new update on the news:

An AFP reporter reported that the Chinese military fired missiles towards the Taiwan Strait. Beijing began its military exercises near the island this morning In reaction to Nancy Pelosi’s visit. Follow our life.

The heat wave continues and Strengthening in the east of France. Maintained by Météo France Orange alert for 26 sectors.

“No environmental hazard to humans or animals” After The explosion at the Urenko factoryThe Mayor of Bergerac Jonathan Prioleaud promised At franceinfo. “The vital prognosis of the seriously injured is no longer certain”, Adds edyl.

07:56 : Chinese military claims to have conducted Practice scenarios and precision strikes in areas east of the Straits, according to A declaration on Chinese public television channel CGTN (in English). “Expected results have been achieved”Adds the army.

07:52 : An AFP reporter said the Chinese military is firing missiles toward the Taiwan Strait.

07:28 : Here’s a picture of some of the equipment Beijing assembled around Taiwan this morning.

(Hector Retamal/AFP)

07:29 : Taiwan military says “Prepare for war, not seek war”. All of them The biggest maneuvers ever organized around the island By Beijing, it considers it one of its provinces.

07:30 : China has launched military exercises near Taiwan in response to Nancy Pelosi’s visit, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

06:08 : European Union has condemned Military maneuvers “rude” China around Taiwan, in response to Nancy Pelosi’s visit. According to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). “related to” and emphasized risk “Bad Calculations” lead to “Open Conflicts”.

07:32 : Let’s start with a point in the message:

China should start this morning Military maneuvers near Taiwan coastAfter Nancy Pelosi visited the island.

The second part of purchasing power support measures After an agreement was reached in the Joint Committee (CMP) yesterday evening, it will be put to a final vote by MPs this afternoon. The first part was It was firmly accepted on Wednesday.

The heat wave continues and Strengthening in the east of France. Maintained by Météo France Orange alert for 26 sectors.