The United States has condemned China's recent military drills around Taiwan, stating that the maneuvers pose a significant risk to regional security and international prosperity. The U.S. State Department released a statement on Tuesday warning that China's continued aggressive rhetoric and military activity only serve to heighten tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.

“Once again, China’s aggressive military activities and rhetoric toward Taiwan only serve to exacerbate tensions and put the region’s security and the world’s prosperity at risk,” the State Department said. The statement reflects growing concerns in Washington over Beijing’s assertive posture toward the self-governing island.

Chinese military forces have conducted extensive drills near Taiwan in recent days, actions widely interpreted as a show of force amid strained cross-strait relations. These exercises included simulated attacks and encirclement strategies that the U.S. sees as attempts to intimidate Taiwan and undermine regional stability.

The State Department emphasized that the United States maintains a long-standing commitment to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. “In the face of China's intimidation tactics and destabilizing behavior, the United States' enduring commitment to our allies and partners, including Taiwan, continues,” the statement read.

The U.S. reiterated its opposition to any unilateral changes to the current status quo between China and Taiwan, especially through the use of force or coercion. The Biden administration, and now the re-elected President Trump’s administration, has consistently expressed concerns over China's military buildup and its implications for Taiwan's sovereignty.

This latest warning underscores the deepening rift between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan, a flashpoint in U.S.-China relations. It also signals continued support for Taiwan amid increasing Chinese pressure, aligning with broader U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. officials have urged Beijing to resolve its differences with Taiwan through peaceful dialogue and avoid provocative military actions. Meanwhile, Washington continues to strengthen its partnerships in the region, including military cooperation and economic engagement with allies such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia.

As tensions rise, analysts warn that continued military maneuvers and hostile rhetoric could further destabilize the region. The U.S. has called for restraint and reaffirmed its support for international norms and the peaceful resolution of disputes in the Taiwan Strait and beyond.