U.S. VP Harris condemns 'disturbing' Chinese actions - Reuters

Vice President Kamala Harris condemned on Wednesday "disturbing" actions by China in the Pacific while pledging to deepen "unofficial ties" with Taiwan, days after the U.S.

And we have witnessed disturbing behaviour in the East China Sea and in the South China Sea, and most recently, provocations across the Taiwan Strait.".

18 to defend the Chinese-claimed island of Taiwan against an "unprecedented attack".

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited to Taiwan in August, infuriating China, which then carried out its largest-ever military exercises around the island.

forces would operate in the region "undaunted and unafraid" even as the United States expects "continued aggressive" actions by China.

Taiwan is a vibrant democracy that contributes to the global good - from technology to health, and beyond, and the United States will continue to deepen our unofficial ties.".

Wang Wenbin, spokesman at the Chinese foreign ministry, told a regular media briefing that the United States needed to return to the one China policy and "unequivocally make clear that it opposes all Taiwan separatist activities".

Aides said Harris would work on a unified approach in a region where leaders have warily watched rising tension between the United States and China.

The base where Harris spoke is home to 24,000 military and civilian workers who could be called on in a regional conflict.

Before Harris spoke to the U.S.